... diabetics. Apo E genotypes, leptin and adiponectin, modify fasting blood serum lipid levels and thus the degree of atherosclerosis as assessed in part by c-reactive protein (CRP). Hypertension, LDL oxidation and increased waist circumference promote atherosclerosis and hence the risk of myocardial...

... concentrations are important measures of coronary atherosclerosis disease risk in type 2 diabetics. Apolipoprotein E alleles and genotypes, as well as the adipocytokines, leptin and adiponectin modify fasting blood serum lipid levels and thus the degree of atherosclerosis which may be assessed in part by c...

... to be identified. Leptin, a multifunctional cytokine secreted from adipocytes has been found to have high level in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected patients. Leptin actions after remaining a mystery for many years are now finally beginning to yield some of its molecular secrets. Throughout this decade powerful new...

... significantly lower leptin levels (p<0.001) and ß cell function (as measured by HOMA-%B) (p<0.001) compared to obese normoglycaemic family members. Conclusion: These results suggest that events downstream of resistin signalling warrant further investigation to identify the cause for increased...

...Chung-Hua Hsu; Su-Ching Lin; Kung-Chang Hwang; Pesus Chou; Ying-Li Liao We hypothesized that there would be strong association between insulin level and leptin level, and attempted to examine factors affecting plasma leptin level among the homogeneous Type 2 diabetes subjects. The study...