Adiponectin, Interleukin-18 (IL-18), and Visceral Adipose Tissue in Filipino Americans: Biomarkers and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

• Main Authors: Julian L. Gallegos PhD, MBA, FNP-BC, CNL, FAUNA (Author), Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN (Author), Thaddeus W. W. Pace PhD (Author), Matthew J. Gallek PhD, RN (Author), Leslie Ritter PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Filipino Americans (FAs) are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes despite other Asian phenotypes. Evidence suggests that pro-inflammatory interleukin-18 (IL-18) and anti-inflammatory adiponectin biomarkers associated with visceral adipose tissue (VAT) may explain this risk. Objec...