GDF15 reflects beta cell function in obese patients independently of the grade of impairment of glucose metabolism

Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a strong predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality found to be both marker and target of impaired glucose metabolism. GDF15 increases following glucose administration and is up-regulated in obesity and diabetes. We investigate here the relationship between GDF15 and beta cell function.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - January 3, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: M.H. Schernthaner-Reiter, B.K. Itariu, M. Krebs, M. Promintzer-Schifferl, T.M. Stulnig, A. Tura, C.H. Anderwald, M. Clodi, B. Ludvik, G. Pacini, A. Luger, G. Vila Source Type: research