Sex-differences in adiponectin levels and body fat distribution: Longitudinal observations in Afro-Jamaicans

Abstract We longitudinally explored the relationship of body size and adiponectin levels in 393 community-dwelling Afro-Jamaicans. Adiponectin levels were greater in women, increased with age and declined with abdominal adiposity. Multivariate regression analyses suggest that subcutaneous fat in wom...

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Published in:Diabetes research and clinical practice 2010-11, Vol.90 (2), p.e33-e36
Main Authors: Boyne, Michael S, Bennett, Nadia R, Cooper, Richard S, Royal-Thomas, Tamika Y, Bennett, Franklyn I, Luke, Amy, Wilks, Rainford J, Forrester, Terrence E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adiponectin
Adiponectin - blood
Adipose Tissue - anatomy & histology
Adiposity
Adult
African Continental Ancestry Group - statistics & numerical data
Aged
Body Fat Distribution
Body Height
Body Weight
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Female
Hip
Humans
Insulin Resistance
Jamaica
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Regression Analysis
Sex
Sex Characteristics
Urban Population
Waist
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Summary:Abstract We longitudinally explored the relationship of body size and adiponectin levels in 393 community-dwelling Afro-Jamaicans. Adiponectin levels were greater in women, increased with age and declined with abdominal adiposity. Multivariate regression analyses suggest that subcutaneous fat in women may contribute significantly to the variance in their adiponectin levels.
ISSN:0168-8227
1872-8227
DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2010.08.008