Publication: Plasma adiponectin levels correlate positively with an increasing number of components of frailty in male elders
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Date
2013
Authors
JAW-SHIUN TSAI
Wu, Chih-Hsun
Chen, Su-Chiu
KUO-CHIN HUANG
CHIN-YING CHEN
Chang, Ching-I
LEE-MING CHUANG
CHING-YU CHEN
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PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
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.
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Keywords
CORONARY-ARTERY-DISEASE; METABOLIC SYNDROME; CIRCULATING ADIPONECTIN; CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE; INFLAMMATORY MARKERS; POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN; INSULIN SENSITIVITY; HEART-FAILURE; OLDER-ADULTS; MEN