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Serum retinol-binding protein 4 concentrations in response to short-term overfeeding in normal-weight, overweight, and obese men.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Nov 2007
Shea Jennifer, Randell Edward, Vasdev Sudesh, Wang Peizhong Peter, Roebothan Barbara, Sun Guang
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BACKGROUND: Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) is a novel adipokine that induces insulin resistance in mice. Studies in humans have shown a correlation between serum RBP4 and insulin resistance in obese subjects and in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Few data are available regarding the nutritional regulation of RBP4. OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the relation of RBP4 with phenotypes of glucose and lipid...
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