Use of Obesity Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Epidemiology
Obesity is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet, the underlying mechanisms are only poorly understood. The adipose tissue produces a variety of hormones and cytokines and thereby actively participates in a network of biomarkers that may be relevant for the development of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2009-0634 |