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Decreased adiponectin levels in familial combined hyperlipidemia patients contribute to the atherogenic lipid profile.
Journal of lipid research - 1 Nov 2005
van der Vleuten Gerly M, van Tits Lambertus J H, den Heijer Martin, Lemmers Heidi, Stalenhoef Anton F H, de Graaf Jacqueline
Abstract excerpt
Familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH) is characterized by increased levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and/or apolipoprotein B. Other features of FCH are obesity and insulin resistance. Adiponectin is a secretory product of the adipose tissue. Low levels of adiponectin are associated with insulin resistance and accelerated atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether decreased...
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