Fetuin-A levels in hyperthyroidism

Pamuk B. O., Yilmaz H., Topcuoglu T., Bilgir O., Calan Ö., Pamuk G., ...Daha Fazla

CLINICS, cilt.68, sa.3, ss.379-383, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 68 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.6061/clinics/2013(03)oa15
  • Dergi Adı: CLINICS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.379-383
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Fetuin-A, Hyperthyroidism, Insulin Resistance
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

OBJECTIVE:Fetuin-A is a protein secreted from the liver that inhibits arterial calcification deposition and can contribute to insulin resistance. Hyperthyroidism is also associated with insulin resistance. It is not known whether hyperthyroidism has an effect on fetuin-A levels.