The Role of Urotensin-II in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Pediatric Population

• Main Authors: Marko Simunovic (Author), Andrija Jukic (Author), Martina Paradzik (Author), Daniela Supe-Domic (Author), Lada Stanisic (Author), Marina Degoricija (Author), Anna Hummelvoll Hillestad (Author), Veselin Skrabic (Author), Josko Bozic (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Urotensin-II (U-II) is a short cyclic peptide that is widely recognized as one of the most potent vasoconstrictors. U-II plays a role in the pathophysiology of MS, participating in the development of essential hypertension, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, and a proinflammatory state....