Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Adiponectin, adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (A-FABP), fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21), C1q/TNF-related protein 9 (CTRP9) and allograft inflammatory factor-1 (AIF-1) belong to the proteins produced by adipocyte tissue, which differently contribute to oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and endothelial damage. The aim of this pilot study was to compare their levels in patients with diabetes and in healthy individuals and determine ...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the plasma levels of adiponectin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in asymptomatic, nonsmoking members of families with familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH). We investigated the association between these cytokines and selected risk factors for atherosclerosis, markers of insulin resistance and inflammation.Methods: Eighty-two members of 29 FCH families were divided into two groups: HL (prob...