10 research outputs found

    Is PBEF/Visfatin/Nampt an authentic adipokine relevant to the metabolic syndrome?

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    Adipokines are peptides secreted by adipose tissue that affect whole-body energy metabolism. Their dysregulated production in obesity has implicated them as important mediators in the pathogenesis of obesity-related risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. PBEF/visfatin/Nampt has recently been described as a novel adipokine with insulin mimetic properties. However, whether it is an authentic adipokine relevant to the metabolic syndrome remains a matter of some debate.</p

    New Insights into Adipokines as Potential Biomarkers for Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

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