Adiponectin Acts as an Endogenous Antithrombotic Factor

2005201 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Hisashi Kato · Kobe Gakuin University

Hirokazu Kashiwagi · National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center

Masamichi Shiraga · Hyogo University

Seiji Tadokoro · Hyogo University

Tsuyoshi Kamae · Hyogo University

Hidetoshi Ujiie · National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center

Shigenori Honda

Abstract

Adiponectin deficiency leads to enhanced thrombus formation and platelet aggregation. The present study reveals a new role of adiponectin as an endogenous antithrombotic factor.

Topics & Keywords

Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Lipid metabolism and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

Volume 26, Issue 1, pp. 224-230

DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.0000194076.84568.81

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