Fetuin-A levels in hyperthyroidism

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

CLINICS, vol.68, no.3, pp.379-383, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 68 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.6061/clinics/2013(03)oa15
  • Journal Name: CLINICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.379-383
  • Keywords: Fetuin-A, Hyperthyroidism, Insulin Resistance
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.