The association of circulating irisin with metabolic risk factors in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional community-based study
Abstract Background Irisin is a myokine that leads to increased energy expenditure by stimulating the browning of white adipose tissue. We aimed to investigate the association of serum irisin levels with metabolic parameters in middle aged Chinese population. Methods The study was based on a cross-s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-019-0479-8 |