Endocrine Abstracts

Aim: Metabolic syndrome is a major public health challenge associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Azerbaijan is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its relation to physical activity and nutrition in a representative sample of adult population in Azerbaijan.Methods: The study population consisted of 288 adults, 20 years...

Metabolic syndrome is an important health problem that has been shown to be associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality. Recent studies have shown the importance of inflammation in visceral fat tissue. Macrophage apoptosis inhibitor (AIM) and monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP-1) are molecules that cause migrating to visceral fat tissue of M1 macrophages that initiate adipocyte inflammation. The aim of this study is to understand the role of these molecules in the path...