Background : Some studies have shown that the serum concentration of 25- hydroxy vitamin D which is represent the status of body vitamin D, has a diverse relationship with obesity status, and the risk of obesity decreases in people with high level of 25- hydroxy vitamin D. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between the serum level of 25- hydroxy vitamin D and anthropometric...

purpose the inflammatory state of adipose tissue in obese subjects may be the most important factor linking increased adipose tissue mass to insulin resistance. chemerin is a newly discovered adipokine that plays an important role in macrophage infiltration into adipose tissue and may contribute to the development of inflammation and insulin resistance. we examined the effects of 12 weeks of ae...

conclusions: prevalence of fatty liver is high in our obese children. it was associated with criteria of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, so visceral fat may participate in the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome or merely serve as a marker of increased risk for the metabolic complications of obesity. patients and methods: 102 obese iranian children, referred to pediatric clinics f...

Background: The association of HP and insulin resistance degree (IR) has not been evaluated in the diabetic patients so far. In this study, we evaluated the association between HP seropositivity and the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in diabetic patients. Methods: In this study, 211 diabetic patients admitted to the endocrinology clinic of Shahid Beheshti Hospita...

background: occurrence of resistance against antibioticsand inadequate efficacy of some vaccines necessitates studies ofnatural immunostimulators in aquaculture. shrimps shell derivedfrom chitosan can be used as immune stimulators in fish.objectives: in this study, the effects of oral administration ofchitosan, derived from shrimp shell, on some immune responsesand disease resistance in cyprinu...

INTRODUCTION Serum leptin levels have been examined in various cancers, with conflicting results. However, there is limited information regarding serum leptin levels and insulin resistance in gastric cancer patients. Therefore, we aimed to investigate serum leptin levels, performance status, insulin levels and insulin resistance in patients with gastric cancer. In addition, we examined the rela...

conclusions it appears that fenugreek seed might be effective against hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance in ovariectomized rats without impact on serum apelin. furthermore, 17-β estradiol could have similar effects along with possible inhibitory effects on serum apelin. the complicated role of apelin in menopause needs to be further explored. results serum apelin, glucose, lip...

Background: Chemerin is and adipokine produced and secreted by adipose tissue and is associated with functions such as insulin resistance, inflammation, and blood pressure regulation. The purpose of the present study was the determination of serum chemerin level in an Iranian population with metabolic syndrome and its comparison with healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: The study subj...