Effect of Insulin Resistance and Role of Plasma Adiponectin Level in Susceptibility to Colorectal Cancer
Abstract:Background: Despite clinical and basic different investigations, the role of plasma adipokines, such as adiponectin as a precise predictor of the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) is still conflicting.
Aim: This study investigated the association between CRC and insulin resistance, obesity, and plasma adiponectin level for the first time in Iran.
Method: A total of 80 subjects (including 45 CRC patients and 35 healthy individuals) were enrolled in this case-control study. Demographic, anthropometric, and clini… Show more
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