Serum adiponectin levels are associated with presence of carotid plaque in women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with accelerated atherogenesis. Traditional risk factors do not seem to fully explain this process in patients with SLE and no other imaging/serum biomarkers have so far improved risk stratification. Here, we focused on the role of adiponectin in women with SLE.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Federico Carbone, Fabrizio Montecucco, Alessandro Poggi, Flavio Nobili, Fabio Cacciapaglia, Antonella Afeltra, Tiziano Moccetti, Barbara Maria Colombo Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research