A Comparison of Brown Fat Tissue Related Hormone Levels in Metabolically Healthy and Unhealthy Individuals with Obesity
Hacer Hicran Mutlu,
Saniye Koç Ada,
Mehmet Uzunlulu
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
One of the key functions of brown adipose tissue is its positive impact on metabolism. This study aimed to examine the potential involvement of brown fat-related hormones in the development of metabolically healthy obesity. Specifically, we sought to compare the levels of NRG4, FGF21, and irisin between metabolically healthy and unhealthy individuals with obesity.
Methods
Patients with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 and aged between 20–50 years were included in the study. Among these patients, those who did not have… Show more
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