FABP4 levels in hypothyroidism and its relationship with subclinical atherosclerosis

Mürşide Tan Hakan Korkmaz Hüseyin Aydın Duygu Kumbul Doğuç

Published in: Turkish journal of medical sciences (2019)

In patients with subclinical and overt hypothyroidism, the level of FABP4 increases and this increase is correlated with the increase in TSH level. It is thought that FABP4 does not play a role in atherosclerosis development in patients with hypothyroidism without metabolic disorder.

Keyphrases

binding protein
replacement therapy
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
smoking cessation