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ea0099p50 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2024

Post-lifestyle modification program changes in betatrophin and FGF21 levels among arab adolescents with varying levels of adiposity

Alenazi Mona , Sabico Shaun , Al-Daghri Nasser

Background and Aim: Betatrophin has been observed to play an important role in regulating lipid and glucose metabolism, at least in adults. FGF21 is one of the members of endocrine arm of FGF family and its actions as a glucose and lipids metabolism regulator. FGF21 is rapidly emerging as an attractive target in the treatment of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. They may serve as both risk factors and biomarkers of chronic metabolic disorders. This study aimed to investi...