Adipokine resistin predicts anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticoids in asthma

• Main Authors: Nieminen Riina (Author), Vuolteenaho Katriina (Author), Lehtimäki Lauri (Author), Leivo-Korpela Sirpa (Author), Kankaanranta Hannu (Author), Saarelainen Seppo (Author), Moilanen Eeva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adipokines are protein mediators secreted by adipose tissue. Recently, adipokines have also been involved in the regulation of inflammation and allergic responses, and suggested to affect the risk of asthma especially in obese female...