Adipokines: A link between obesity and cardiovascular disease
Abstract
Obesity is a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction. Recent studies aimed at understanding the microenvironment of adipose tissue and its impact on systemic metabolism have shed light on the pathogenesis of obesity-linked cardiovascular diseases. Adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ by secreting multiple immune-modulatory proteins known as adipokines. Obesity...
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Title
Adipokines: A link between obesity and cardiovascular disease
Published Date
Apr 1, 2014
Journal
Volume
63
Issue
4
Pages
250 - 259
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