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Adiponectin: a novel link between adipocytes and COPD.
Vitamins and hormones - 1 Jan 2012
Takeda Yoshito, Nakanishi Kaori, Tachibana Isao, Kumanogoh Atsushi
Abstract excerpt
Adiponectin (APN) is a unique adipokine with multiple salutary effects such as antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative activities in numerous organs and cells. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a growing cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, often results from the smoking habit and is considered a lifestyle-related disease. COPD is frequently complicated with comorbidities, such as...
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