Increased lipocalin-2 vs reduced oxytocin in relation with adiposity, atherogenicity and hematological indices in metabolic syndrome patients with and without prediabetes.

Journal: Bratislavske lekarske listy
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The neuropeptide hormone- Oxytocin (OXT) and glycoprotein Lipocalin-2 (LCN-2) are strongly associated with cardiometabolic risks of insulin resistance in metabolic syndrome (MetS) and prediabetes (preDM).

Authors

  • K O Tofiq
  • N Bulatova
  • V Kasabri
  • M Suyagh
  • L Halaseh
  • S Alalawi