ANGPTL8 is an important cytokine, which is significantly increased in type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM), obesity and metabolic syndrome. Many studies have shown that ANGPTL8 …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases related to the dysfunction of insulin,
causing hyperglycaemia and life-threatening complications. Current early screening and …

Background ANGPTL8 also called betatrophin is a regulator of lipid metabolism through its
interaction with ANGPTL3. It has also been suggested to play a role in insulin resistance and …

Background Previous studies exploring usual alcohol consumption and falls risk were
scarce in China. In addition, the dose–response relationship has not been explored so far …

Context: Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8)/betatrophin is a secreted protein initially
involved in β-cell replication. Recent data in humans and mice models suggest that …

Background The aim of the present study was to examine the association of angiopoietin-
like proteins-8 (ANGPTL8) rs2278426, cholesteryl ester-transfer protein (CETP) rs708272 …

Background Betatrophin has been recently reported to play a role in glucose homeostasis
by inducing beta-cell proliferation in mice. However, studies in human are inconsistent. As a …

Aim The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum betatrophin
levels and metabolic and anthropometric parameters in obese children. Method The study …

Background Previous studies have shown that angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8), also
called as betatrophin, acts together with ANGPTL3 to regulate lipid metabolism, glucose …

Background and aims Betatrophin, also known as angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8) or
lipasin, is a nutritionally-regulated mammalian-specific protein secreted by the liver and …