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Obesity
Scientists at University of California publish new data on obesity
July 13th, 2009
Fresh data on obesity are presented in the report 'The link between obesity and albuminuria: adiponectin and podocyte dysfunction.' "With the recent rise in the prevalence of obesity worldwide, obesity-related albuminuria is now being recognized as a critical risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, there is an urgent need for a better understanding of this association," scientists writing in the journal Kidney International report. "Recent clinical studies suggest that the adipocyte hormone adiponectin may play a key role in the development of obesity-related albuminuria. Moreover, studies with the adiponectin knockout mouse indicate that adiponectin can...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2009-07-13)
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