Urinary adiponectin concentration is positively associated with micro- and macro-vascular complications

Conclusions: An increased urinary adiponectin concentration is significantly associated with microalbuminuria and increased mean baPWV. These results suggest that urinary adiponectin may play an important role as a biomarker for vascular dysfunction.

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Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - September 28, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Won Seon JeonJi Woo ParkNamseok LeeSe Eun ParkEun Jung RheeWon Young LeeKi Won OhSung Woo ParkCheol-Young ParkByung-Soo Youn Source Type: research