Background. Published studies showed conflicting results of the associations between
adiponectin and leptin levels and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). In obese patients …

The leptin-leptin receptor system might be up-regulated in the airways of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). In bronchial biopsies obtained from normal subjects and …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Independent of its pulmonary effects COPD is considered as a multi-component …

Abstract Background and Aim: Plasma leptin, adiponectin (as theadipokines) and related
obesity–HOMA index in the obese men are introduced as a predictive metabolic indicators …

Disproportionate systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
associated with declining lung functions and comorbidities. Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio …

Objective The aim of this study was to assess the level of serum leptin hormone in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease patients during acute exacerbation and in stable conditions …

Background: Adiponectin is an adipose tissue-derived specific protein that has
antiinflammatory as well as antiatherosclerotic effects. In the United States, many patients …

COPD is described by progressive airflow restriction and recurrent acute exacerbations,
which is caused by inflammatory response occurring in lungs as a result of chronic …

In addition to affecting adjacent tissues and organs through its mechanical characteristics or
mechanical functions, adipose tissue participates in the development of a variety of obesity …

Nutritional depletion and weight loss are two features of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), and the association between low body mass index (BMI) and poor …