The effects of obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome on serum lipocalin-2 levels: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Kalaitzakis Emmanuil (Author), Delkos Dimitrios (Author), Tsourdi Elena (Author), Kandaraki Eleni A (Author), Koiou Ekaterini (Author), Tziomalos Konstantinos (Author), Panidis Dimitrios (Author), Katsikis Ilias (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lipocalin-2 is a novel adipokine that appears to play a role in the development of insulin resistance. Serum lipocalin-2 levels are elevated in obese patients. Obesity and insulin resistance are cardinal characteristics of the polycy...