Article
High adiponectin concentrations are associated with the metabolically healthy obese phenotype.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Oct 2008
Aguilar-Salinas Carlos A, García Eduardo García, Robles Lorena, Riaño Daniela, Ruiz-Gomez Doris Georgina, García-Ulloa Ana Cristina, Melgarejo Marco A, Zamora Margarita, Guillen-Pineda Luz E, Mehta Roopa, Canizales-Quinteros Samuel, Tusie Luna Ma Teresa, Gómez-Pérez Francisco J
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: In the ob/ob mice, keeping adiponectin concentrations in the physiological range (through overexpression of this gene in the adipose tissue) results in expansion of fat mass and protection against metabolic co-morbidities. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to test in humans whether plasma adiponectin levels, similar to those found in lean subjects, are associated with the metabolically healthy obese...
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