Cardioprotective properties of leptin in patients with excessive body mass

Background Adipose tissue is producing adipokines that play different roles in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease. Aims The study aimed to assess the role of selected biomarkers in hypertensive patients with overweight and obesity compared with those with normal body-mass index (BMI). Met...

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Published in:Irish journal of medical science 2020-11, Vol.189 (4), p.1259-1265
Main Authors: Paduszyńska, Aleksandra, Sakowicz, Agata, Banach, Maciej, Maciejewski, Marek, Dąbrowa, Marek, Bielecka-Dąbrowa, Agata
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adipokines - adverse effects
Adipose Tissue - physiopathology
Biomarkers - blood
Body Mass Index
Cardiotonic Agents - blood
Cardiovascular Diseases - physiopathology
Family Medicine
Female
General Practice
Humans
Internal Medicine
Leptin - chemistry
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Obesity - blood
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Summary:Background Adipose tissue is producing adipokines that play different roles in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease. Aims The study aimed to assess the role of selected biomarkers in hypertensive patients with overweight and obesity compared with those with normal body-mass index (BMI). Methods A total of 62 patients with BMI 
ISSN:0021-1265
1863-4362
DOI:10.1007/s11845-020-02211-9