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Prof. Hesham Ali Mohamed Abdel-Halim Issa :: Publications: |
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| Title: | Increased Serum Visfatin Levels in Patients with Type2 Diabetic Patients |
| Authors: | Osama S El-Shaer, Khaled M Belal, Hesham A Issa, Tawfik El-Adl |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Keywords: | Not Available |
| Journal: | Not Available |
| Volume: | Not Available |
| Issue: | Not Available |
| Pages: | Not Available |
| Publisher: | Not Available |
| Local/International: | International |
| Paper Link: | Not Available |
| Full paper | Not Available |
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| Abstract: |
Background: Obesity is highly associated with insulin resistance and the increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Visfatin is a cytokine that is highly expressed in visceral fat. It's expression in visceral fat is increased in obese subjects. Visfatin exerts insulin-mimetic effects and was as effective as insulin in reducing hyperglycemia in insulin-deficient diabetic mice. Objective: To study serum visfatin level in patients with type2 diabetes mellitus and to clarify its possible relationship with insulin |
