Elevated circulating microRNA-122 is associated with obesity and insulin resistance in young adults

2014147 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Rui Wang · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Jie Hong · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Yanan Cao · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Juan Shi · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Weiqiong Gu · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Guang Ning · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Yifei Zhang ·

Abstract

Elevated circulating miR-122 is positively associated with obesity and insulin resistance in young adults. These findings provide a better understanding regarding the role of miRNAs in adiposity and insulin sensitivity.

Topics & Keywords

MicroRNA in disease regulation Circular RNAs in diseases Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Endocrinology

Volume 172, Issue 3, pp. 291-300

DOI: 10.1530/eje-14-0867

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