Endothelial dysfunction is related to insulin resistance and inflammatory biomarker levels in obese prepubertal children

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Authors

Miguel Valle Jiménez · Hospital San Pedro

R Estepa · Servicio Cántabro de Salud

Rosario M. Morales‐Camacho · Hospital San Pedro

Ramón Cañete Estrada · Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía

Félix Luna · Hospital San Pedro

Francisco Bermudo Guitarte · Hospital San Pedro

Abstract

Prepubertal obese children displayed alterations indicative of endothelial dysfunction as well as disorders typical of MS. An association was established between endothelial dysfunction, IR, inflammation and inappropriate fibrinolysis in the children studied.

Topics & Keywords

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Endocrinology

Volume 156, Issue 4, pp. 497-502

DOI: 10.1530/eje-06-0662

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