Galectin-3 In Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes

Galectin-3 is an important regulator of inflammation and acts as a receptor for advanced-glycation (AGE) and lipoxidation end-products (ALE). Evidence indicates a significant upregulation in circulating levels and visceral adipose tissue production of Galectin-3 in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recen...

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Main Author: Pejnovic Nada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
Series:Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/sjecr.2015.16.issue-4/sjecr-2015-0057/sjecr-2015-0057.xml?format=INT