Background. Adiponectin is a recognized antiatherogenic molecule; this study was aimed at
clarifying the effects of adiponectin variants on lipid and adiponectin levels. Methods. By …

Background The association between ADIPOQ polymorphisms and the risk of obesity
remains controversial. We perform a comprehensive meta-analysis to clarify the current …

Obesity is a chronic disease that has increased alarmingly in recent years. It is considered a
risk factor for the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases …

Background Obesity has become the main health issue in developed countries as it impacts
life expectancy and increases mortality of cerebrovascular or cardiovascular diseases. The …

Background Childhood obesity is triggered by a complex interplay of environmental, genetic,
and epigenetic factors; however, the molecular mechanisms behind this disease are not …

To determine whether DNA methylation (DNA-M) of the leptin receptor genotype
(LEPR/LEPROT) links gestational smoking and leptin serum levels and BMI later in life, we …

Introduction Leptin (LEP) gene is one of the most promising candidate genes for obesity.
Previous studies have tested the association of polymorphisms in LEP gene with obesity …

The leptin-to-adiponectin (L/A) ratio has been used to show insulin resistance (IR) in recent
years. The aim of this study was to investigate the L/A ratio in obese adolescents and …

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that arises because of complex
environmental, immunological, and genetic interactions. Adipokines are bioactive mediators …

Among genetic variants of the ADIPOQ gene+ 276 G> T (rs1501299) and–11377 G> C
(rs266729) are the most frequently investigated polymorphisms which were described in the …