Irisin is Associated with Urotensin II and Protein Energy Wasting in Hemodialysis Patients

Irisin is Associated with Urotensin II and Protein Energy Wasting in Hemodialysis Patients

Aims/Introduction: Irisin is a newly identified myokine which can promote energy expenditure. Urotensin II (UII) is identified as the most potent mammalian vasoconstrictor to date. Previous studies showed that UII can aggravate insulin resistance while irisin alleviate insulin resistance. Through th...

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Main Authors: Wan-Yu He, Fei Wu, Xin-Xin Pang, Guan-Jong Chen, La-Ta A, Lian He, Song Wang, Chao-Shu Tang, Ai-Hua Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-02-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Irisin
Urotension II
Hemodialysis
Skeletal muscle atrophy
Body composition
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443412

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