Adipokines, which have pleiotropic activities, are known to be involved in inflammation as
adipocytokines. The aim of the current study was to investigate selected adipocytokine …

Background and objective. Adiponectin is an adipose tissue‐derived specific protein that
has a role in energy homeostasis, that has a protective role against the development of …

BACKGROUND: COPD is characterized by a multi-component character involving a state of
low-grade systemic inflammation and an increased prevalence of cardiovascular co …

Eur J Clin Invest 2012; 42 (9): 983–991 Abstract Background Research concerning the
involvement of body composition and systemic inflammatory markers in adipokine …

BACKGROUND: Various systemic inflammatory markers have been evaluated for their value
in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Leptin and …

Background Systemic inflammation appears to be a major factor linking COPD to metabolic
disorders as comorbidities. Obesity is considered a state of chronic, low-grade inflammation …

Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ that interferes with the severity of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Although inflammatory markers, body composition, and …

Background Weight loss and muscle wasting are common features reported in COPD
patients and they are all related with systemic inflammation. In this study, the relationship …

Introduction: Exacerbations are critical events in the course of asthma and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These events are potentially life-threatening, and …

Rationale: Two adipokines, leptin and adiponectin, regulate metabolic and inflammatory
systems reciprocally. The role of adiponectin in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …