Browsing by Subject "Adiponectin"
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Adipokines and cardiometabolic function: how are they interlinked?
(Elsevier, 2010)Objective Adipokines contribute directly to the coexistence of insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Most studies focus on a single adipokine. We therefore investigated the independent relationships of leptin, ... -
Cardiovascular dysfunction in black South Africans: an investigation from various perspectives
(North-West University, 2010)Motivation: The prevalence of cardiovascular dysfunction, especially hypertension, in Africans has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Despite considerable in- depth studies, cardiovascular diseases remain ... -
The relationship between adiponectin, ageing and renal function in a bi-ethnic sample
(Elsevier, 2011)Ageing is associated with elevated adiponectin levels. Our aim was to assess whether age-related increase in adiponectin is associated with a decrease in renal function. The study comprised African (N = 277) and Caucasian ...