Serum Resistin and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Levels in Patients with Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

Introduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum levels of resistin and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and and also the potential relationship between thyroid function and levels of resistin and IGF-1 in hypothyroid and hyperthyroid patients. Methods. Fifteen cases of hypothyroid...

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Main Authors: Ceren Eke Koyuncu, Sembol Turkmen Yildirmak, Mustafa Temizel, Tevfik Ozpacaci, Pinar Gunel, Mustafa Cakmak, Yüksel Gülen Ozbanazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Thyroid Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/306750