Adipocytokines in Atherothrombosis: Focus on Platelets and Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells

• Main Authors: Giovanni Anfossi (Author), Isabella Russo (Author), Gabriella Doronzo (Author), Alice Pomero (Author), Mariella Trovati (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Visceral obesity is a relevant pathological condition closely associated with high risk of atherosclerotic vascular disease including myocardial infarction and stroke. The increased vascular risk is related also to peculiar dysfunction in the endocrine activity of adipose tissue responsible of vascu...