| Literature DB >> 18241619 |
Yukihiro Takemura1, Kenneth Walsh, Noriyuki Ouchi.
Abstract
Obesity is recognized as a cause of many metabolic and cardiovascular disorders through its ability to promote chronic systemic inflammation. Recent studies have found that adipose tissues secrete numerous cytokines that are referred to as adipokines. Although most adipokines induce inflammation, adiponectin inhibits inflammatory reactions and protects against metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. This review focuses on the anti-inflammatory properties of adiponectin in various experimental systems, especially with respect to cardiovascular diseases.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 18241619 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-007-0025-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Atheroscler Rep ISSN: 1523-3804 Impact factor: 5.113