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 ...