Reduced plasma albumin predicts type 2 diabetes and is associated with greater adipose tissue macrophage content and activation

Plasma albumin is reduced during inflammation. Obesity, a strong risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D), is associated with adipose tissue inflammation. However, whether albumin is associated with adipose tissu...

Source: Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome - February 7, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Douglas C. Chang, Xiaoyuan Xu, Anthony W. Ferrante Jr. and Jonathan Krakoff Tags: Research Source Type: research