Adiponectin Expression Is Modulated by Long-Term Physical Activity in Adult Patients Affected by Cystic Fibrosis

• Main Authors: Rita Polito (Author), Ersilia Nigro (Author), Ausilia Elce (Author), Maria Ludovica Monaco (Author), Paola Iacotucci (Author), Vincenzo Carnovale (Author), Marika Comegna (Author), Monica Gelzo (Author), Federica Zarrilli (Author), Gaetano Corso (Author), Giuseppe Castaldo (Author), Aurora Daniele (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease characterized by progressive decline of lung function and chronic airway inflammation. Adipose tissue, through adiponectin and leptin, exerts several effects on energy metabolism and inflammatory processes. This study evaluated the levels of adiponectin and...