Plasma Adiponectin Levels and Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Men

Volume: 291, Issue: 14, Pages: 1730 - 1737
Published: Apr 14, 2004
Abstract
ContextAdiponectin, a recently discovered adipocyte-derived peptide, is involved in the regulation of insulin sensitivity and lipid oxidation and, purportedly, in the development of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease in humans.ObjectiveTo assess prospectively whether plasma adiponectin concentrations are associated with risk of myocardial infarction (MI).Design, Setting, and ParticipantsNested case-control study among 18 225 male...
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Title
Plasma Adiponectin Levels and Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Men
Published Date
Apr 14, 2004
Journal
Volume
291
Issue
14
Pages
1730 - 1737
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