Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Adropin, a newly discovered peptide hormone, seems to have broad implications in energy homeostasis and metabolism in humans. Its main role is in maintaining appropriate carbohydrate and lipid economy. However, the aim of this study was to look at the novel role of adropin as a potential marker for cardiac function and nutrition status in hemodialyzed (HD) patients. To the best of our knowledge, this was the first study to consider the relationship between serum ...