ea0073ep88 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2021
Laura Briansó Llort
, Pheiffer Carmen
, Fuertes Rioja Lidia
, Ramos Perez Lorena
, Hernandez Cristina
, Simo Canonge Rafael
, Martinez David
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a circulating plasma glycoprotein produced by the liver, which in the blood binds estrogens and androgens with high affinity and regulates its bioavailability. Low plasma SHBG levels are associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Importantly, epidemiological studies have demonstrated that low plasma SHBG levels is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In the last y...