Adiponectin and incident coronary heart disease and stroke. A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies

Summary The plasma concentration of adiponectin, an adipokine that has anti‐inflammatory, anti‐atherogenic and insulin sensitizing properties, is lower in obese subjects and could therefore be a target for therapy. In order to review and meta‐analyse prospective cohort studies investigating adiponec...

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Published in:	Obesity reviews Vol. 14; no. 7; pp. 555 - 567
Main Authors:	Kanhai, D. A., Kranendonk, M. E., Uiterwaal, C. S. P. M., van der Graaf, Y., Kappelle, L. J., Visseren, F. L. J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.07.2013 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:	Adiponectin Adiponectin - blood Cardiovascular diseases Cohort Studies Coronary Disease - blood Coronary Disease - epidemiology coronary heart disease Humans Incidence meta-analysis Prospective Studies Risk Assessment Risk Factors stroke Stroke - blood Stroke - epidemiology Vascular diseases
ISSN:	1467-7881, 1467-789X, 1467-789X
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