Regulation of Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor (PEDF), an Insulin Resistance-Inducing Adipocytokine, in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Daisuke Ito, Kouichi Inukai, Takashi Sumita, Hiraku Ono, Shigehiro Katayama and Takuya Awata

Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), secreted by adipocytes, was recently demonstrated to reduce insulin sensitivity and to possibly cause insulin resistance in obesity. I..மேலும் பார்க்க»

Echinoderm Antimicrobial Peptides to Contrast Human Pathogens

Domenico Schillaci and Vincenzo Arizza

Increased attention has been focused in marine invertebrates as a source of bioactive molecules for biomedical applications. Many bioactive molecule..மேலும் பார்க்க»

Determination of Insulin Resistance and Beta-Cell Function Using Homeostatic Model Assessment in Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Diagnosis

Prashant Basukala, Bharat Jha, Binod K. Yadav and Pradeep Krishna Shrestha

Objective: Despite the increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in South Asian countries, there have been no studies related to insulin resistanc..மேலும் பார்க்க»

Comparison of Incidences, Hospital Stay and Precipitating Factors of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Ramadan and the Following Month in Three Major Hospitals in United Arab Emirates. A Prospective Observational Study

Elamin I E Abdelgadir, Khadija Hafidh, Alaaeldin M K Basheir, Bachar O Afandi, Fatheya Alawadi, Fauzia Rashid, Lina Majd, Sana Roubi and Mohamed M Hassanein

1.7 billion Muslims worldwide obey religious commands of fasting for a month. This may increase morbidity in people with diabetes.

Objective: Comparin..மேலும் பார்க்க»

A Rare Hepatic Arterial Variation Established in Preoperative MDCT Angiography

Ali Onder Atca ,Ebru Yilmaz *,Berrin Erok ,Ayhan Yilmaz ,Erhun Eyupoglu ,Turgut Ipek

Preoperative evaluation and exact description of origins and courses of hepatic vasculature is essential to avoid iatrogenic complications and to have effective results in surgi..மேலும் பார்க்க»

Pattern of Lipid Profile of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Tertiary Hospital South-West Region of Cameroon

Mboh Epanda Achille, Noubom Michel, Sama Leonard Fonkeng, Wam Elvis Chongsi, Panni Asongwed Patrice, Mouladje Maurice, Mouliom Njikam Réné and Tume Christopher Bonglavnyuy

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is recognized as a serious global health problem and frequently associated with disabling and life-threatening complications related to some modifiable ri..மேலும் பார்க்க»