Components of metabolic syndrome in relation to plasma levels of retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) in a cohort of people aged 65  years and older

ConclusionsIn Caucasians 65  years and older, RBP4 serum levels are associated with a number of components of MS, independent of sex and kidney function. Hypertriglyceridemia as a component of MS is most significantly related to RBP4 concentration.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research