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Serum retinol binding protein 4 in patients with familial partial lipodystrophy.

Authors :
Godoy-Matos AF
Moreira RO
MacDowell R
Bendet I
Mory PB
Moises RS
Source :
Clinical biochemistry [Clin Biochem] 2009 Jul; Vol. 42 (10-11), pp. 1183-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Mar 18.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Objective: To determine Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) levels in patients with Familial Partial Lipodystrophy (FPLD).<br />Methods: Ten patients with FPLD and a control group (9 patients) were selected to participate in the study.<br />Results: RBP4-log levels were lower in patients with FPLD in comparison to control group (1.52 +/- 0.32 vs 1.84+/-0.25, p=0.029). A statistical trend was observed between Waist-to-Hip Ratio and RBP4-log (r=-0.44, p=0.054).<br />Conclusion: RBP4 levels are decreased in FPLD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-2933
Volume :
42
Issue :
10-11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19303000
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2009.03.006