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Serum adiponectin and cortisol levels are not affected by studied ADIPOQ gene variants: Tehran lipid and glucose study.
BMC endocrine disorders - 18 Apr 2022
Nezhadali Masoumeh, Mesbah-Namin Seyed Alireza, Hedayati Mehdi, Akbarzadeh Mahdi, Najd Hassan Bonab Leila, Daneshpour Maryam S
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BACKGROUND: Obesity is a major public health concern in developed and even developing countries worldwide. Adiponectin is a protein secreted by adipose tissue that modulates many metabolic processes and plays a vital role in obesity. This study aimed to determine the association of four variants of the ADIPOQ gene with serum adiponectin, cortisol levels and obesity status. METHODS: This case-control study was...
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