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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Main Authors: Kozlowska Agnieszka, Karczewska-Kupczewska Monika, Karolczuk-Zarachowicz Malgorzata, Adamska Agnieszka, Nikolajuk Agnieszka, Kowalska Irina, Straczkowski Marek, Gorska Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/5/1/14