Serum adiponectin, body adiposity and metabolic parameters in obese Egyptian children with Down syndrome.

Sohier Yahia Reham M El-Farahaty Abd El-Hady El-Gilany Rasha M S Shoaib Rowayda Ramadan Nanees Abdel-Badie Salem

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2021)

Prepubertal obese-DS displayed excess body adiposity with pronounced central fat distribution, atherogenic lipid profile and higher insulin resistance compared to matched obese-control. Adiponectin performed better as potential biomarker of MetS in obese-DS than obese-control.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
high fat diet
obese patients
polycystic ovary syndrome
bariatric surgery
high fat diet induced
physical activity