Serum Carotenoids Are Inversely Associated with RBP4 and Other Inflammatory Markers in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults
(1) Background: Carotenoids may be inversely associated with inflammatory markers (i.e., TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β). However, data are scarce on retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) in humans. We examined the associations among serum carotenoids, RBP4 and several inflammatory markers in a Chinese population. (...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-02-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/260 |