The association of circulating irisin with metabolic risk factors in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional community-based study

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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Main Authors: Lizhi Tang, Yuzhen Tong, Fang Zhang, Guilin Chen, Yun Cong Zhang, John Jobin, Nanwei Tong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Irisin
Obesity
Insulin resistance
Myokines
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-019-0479-8

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