| Literature DB >> 18709022 |
Tina Costacou1, Trevor J Orchard.
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It has been suggested that adiponectin has antiatherogenic, anti-inflammatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties. However, studies in humans have reported inverse as well as positive associations between adiponectin concentrations and disease states. This Commentary discusses the apparent conflict in the literature.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18709022 DOI: 10.1038/ki.2008.262
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Kidney Int ISSN: 0085-2538 Impact factor: 10.612