[The role of adiponectin in atherosclerosis].
Adiponectin is a adipose tissue-derived protein. In the light of current investigations, the role of adiponectin goes far beyond only adipose tissue regulatory factor, being involved in some pathological processes as endothelium damage or atherosclerosis. Unique properties of adiponectin make it a very promising agent that posses ability to slow down the progression of atherosclerosis. In this article, a structure and a function of adiponectin have been reviewed. The special emphasis was put upon the role of adiponectin in atherosclerosis.
Lewicki
Maciej
M
Slaska Akademia Medyczna w Katowicach, Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Reumatologii. kmnlewiccy@interia.pl
Kotyla
Przemysław
P
Jankiewicz-Ziobro
Katarzyna
K
Kucharz
Eugeniusz Józef
EJ
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