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Body Fat Distribution, Adipocytokines Levels and Variability in Associated Genes and Kidney Transplant Outcomes.
Progress in transplantation (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) - 1 Jun 2022
Garcia-Pino Guadalupe, Luna Enrique, Blanco Lourdes, Tormo María Ángeles, Mota-Zamorano Sonia, González Luz M, Azevedo Lilia, Robles Nicolás R, Gervasini Guillermo
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Introduction: Body fat distribution is known to contribute to a variety of pathologies. Research Questions: We aimed to assess whether this distribution is associated with clinical outcomes in renal transplant recipients (RTR) and to examine its relationship with leptin and adiponectin gene variants and plasma concentrations. Design: Bioelectrical impedance analyses were performed in 236 RTR. Leptin/adiponectin...
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