Visfatin levels in non-obese, obese, and insulin resistant adolescents
Background Adipose tissue is not merely a site for energy storage, but is also the largest endocrine organ, secreting various adipocytokines. Plasma visfatin, an adipocytokine predominantly secreted from visceral adipose tissue, has insulin-mimetic effects, and has been closely linked to insulin res...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2017-01-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/268 |