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Plasma adiponectin levels correlate positively with an increasing number of components of frailty in male elders
Journal
PloS one
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Wu, Chih-Hsun
Chen, Su-Chiu
Chang, Ching-I
Abstract
Frailty is an important geriatric syndrome. Adiponectin is an important adipokine that regulates energy homeostasis. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between plasma adiponectin levels and frailty in elders.
Subjects
CORONARY-ARTERY-DISEASE; METABOLIC SYNDROME; CIRCULATING ADIPONECTIN; CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE; INFLAMMATORY MARKERS; POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN; INSULIN SENSITIVITY; HEART-FAILURE; OLDER-ADULTS; MEN
Publisher
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
Type
journal article