Low-grade inflammation is a characteristic of the obese state, and adipose tissue releases
many inflammatory mediators. The source of these mediators within adipose tissue is not …

In recent years, childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic health problem. It is now evident
from many studies that childhood obesity is correlated with adult excess weight status and …

Adiponectin is an adipocytokine with profound antidiabetic and antiatherogenic effects that
is decreased in obesity. With the increasing prevalence of obesity and the emergence of …

We studied the effect of exercise on circulating adipokine, high sensitivity C-reactive protein
(hs-CRP), and metabolic parameters in obese young women. Ninety-six healthy Japanese …

One of the major public health challenges of the 21st century is type 2 diabetes. WHO
estimates that by 2025 as many as 200–300 million people worldwide will have developed …

Insulin resistance and obesity are both associated with lower plasma adiponectin
concentrations. Since insulin resistance and obesity are related, the extent to which the …

OBJECTIVE—Adiponectin is an adipose tissue protein that enhances insulin sensitivity and
has antiatherogenic properties. The present study investigated the relationship of …

Context: The number of obese children with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is
increasing, but the best management strategy is not clear. Objective: The objective of this …

Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. Low‐grade inflammation, a hallmark
characterizing adult obesity, may be a pivotal mechanism linking obesity to its numerous …

Under-nutrition impairs immune responses, but far less is known about the impact of over-
nutrition, such as obesity, on the response to vaccines. We measured the effect of childhood …