Total and high molecular weight adiponectin and ethnic-specific differences in adiposity and insulin resistance: a cross-sectional study

Conclusions: For each given decrease in HMW adiponectin concentrations a greater increase in HOMA-IR is observed in Aboriginals, Chinese, and South Asians than Europeans. Ethnic-specific differences in HMW adiponectin may account for differences in IR.

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Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - November 13, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dian SulistyoningrumDanijela GasevicScott LearJoe HoAndrew MenteAngela Devlin Source Type: research