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Genetic association analysis of the adiponectin polymorphisms in type 1 diabetes with and without diabetic nephropathy.
Journal of diabetes and its complications - 1 Jan 2000
Ma Jun, Möllsten Anna, Falhammar Henrik, Brismar Kerstin, Dahlquist Gisela, Efendic Suad, Gu Harvest F
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Adiponectin [adipocyte C1q and collagen domain containing (ACDC)] is the most abundant adipose-specific protein. It is beneficial in that it improves insulin sensitivity and mitigates vascular damage, in addition to the possibility of it having anti-inflammatory properties. Clinical evidences demonstrate that serum adiponectin concentrations are increased in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) as well...
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