Plasma levels of soluble tumor necrosis factor-α receptors are related to total and LDL-cholesterol in lean, but not in obese subjects
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) is a mediator of insulin resistance. Plasma levels of soluble TNFα receptors (sTNFR1 and sTNFR2) probably reflect paracrine action of the cytokine. TNFα is also a regulator of lipid metabolism, however,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-06-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/5/1/14 |