Hormones and Cytokines in Childhood Obesity

ARSLAN N., Erdur B., AYDIN A.

INDIAN PEDIATRICS, vol.47, no.10, pp.829-839, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s13312-010-0142-y
  • Journal Name: INDIAN PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.829-839
  • Keywords: Childhood, Cytokines, Hormones, Obesity, NECROSIS-FACTOR-ALPHA, APPARENTLY HEALTHY-MEN, GLUCOSE-TOLERANCE TEST, PLASMA GHRELIN LEVELS, INSULIN-RESISTANCE, IN-VIVO, CIRCULATING INTERLEUKIN-6, METABOLIC SYNDROME, DIABETES-MELLITUS, OBESTATIN LEVELS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Obesity is a growing worldwide health problem affecting both adults and children. Effective prevention and treatment modalities can be achieved by understanding the pathogenesis of obesity better. This review addresses some of the issues related to the hormones and cytokines taking part in the pathogenesis of obesity, energy balance and inflammation.