Abstract:AbstractBackground
Meteorin-like (Metrnl) is a newly discovered adipokine with the anti-inflammatory and insulin sensitizing properties. Accordingly, Metrnl regulates glucose tolerance, enhances metabolism in body tissues, and induces thermogenesis in white adipose tissue. However, the correlation among Metrnl, IBD, and obesity still remains unexplored.
Methods
The present study was conducted on 54 healthy control, 42 Ulcerative Colitis (UC), and 43 Crohn's disease (… Show more
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