Association of ghrelin with cardiometabolic risk factors in Iranian adolescents: the CASPIAN-III study

Association of ghrelin with cardiometabolic risk factors in Iranian adolescents: the CASPIAN-III study

Introduction: Current evidence suggests that ghrelin could contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adults, but limited experience exists in adolescents. This study aims to explore the association of ghrelin levels with the MetS components among Iranian adolescents. Methods: In...

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Main Authors: Ramin Heshmat, Gita Shafiee, Mostafa Qorbani, Fatemeh Azizi-Soleiman, Shirin Djalalinia, Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh, Gelayol Ardalan, Zeinab Ahadi, Omid Safari, Saeid Safiri, Roya Kelishadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research
Subjects:
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Adolescent
Metabolic Syndrome
Ghrelin
Online Access:http://jcvtr.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/JCVTR-8-107.pdf

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