Growth factors and adipocytokines in prepubertal children born small for gestational age: relation to insulin resistance

Authors :: Challa, Anna S.
Evagelidou, Eleni N.
Cholevas, Vasilios I.
Kiortsis, Dimitrios N.
Giapros, Vasileios I.
Drougia, Aikaterini A.
Andronikou, Styliani K.
Source :: Diabetes Care. April 2009, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p714, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE--The aim of this study was to test whether being born small for gestational age (SGA) has an impact on adiponectin and leptin levels and the IGF system in relation [...]

Subjects :: Blood cholesterol -- Research
Peptide hormones -- Research
Dextrose -- Research
Trans fatty acids -- Research
Insulin resistance -- Research
Leptin -- Research
Glucose -- Research
Low density lipoproteins -- Research
Growth factors -- Research
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