Serum adipocytokine levels in patients with colorectal cancer

Objectives: Adipose tissue, besides its main function as an energy storage depot, is currently considered an endocrine organ that secretes several self-produced cytokines. Leptin and resistin play an important role in energy homeostasis, glucose, lipid metabolism and regulation of body weight. The a...

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Main Authors: Sema Uslu, Serdar Erkasap, Eda Özçelik, Mehmet Kara, Nilüfer Erkasap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dicle University Medical School 2010-12-01
Series:Dicle Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.dicle.edu.tr/fakulte/tip/dergi/yayin/374/01.pdf