Resistin levels are an independent predictor of disease activity in patients with CD. Resistin may represent a novel link between inflammation and IBD.
To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate an association of apoA-IV with disease activity in patients with CD. Further studies are needed to define the relationship of apoA-IV to IBD.
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