Serum vaspin levels in type 2 diabetic women in relation to microvascular complications

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Gulcelik N. E., Karakaya J., Gedik A., Usman A., Gurlek A.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY, vol.160, no.1, pp.65-70, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 160 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1530/eje-08-0723
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.65-70
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Vaspin is a novel adipokine that has insulin sensitizing effects. The association between serum vaspin levels and diabetic complications is unknown. In this study, we aimed to evaluate serum vaspin levels as related to glycemic status and the presence of complications in a group of type 2 diabetic women.