Plasma adiponectin levels are correlated with body composition, metabolic profiles, and mitochondrial markers in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury.

Laura C O'BrienZachary Aaron GrahamQun ChenEdward J LesnefskyChristopher CardozoAshraf S Gorgey

Published in: Spinal cord (2018)

The study demonstrated that adiponectin is closely related to body composition and metabolic profile in persons with SCI and further supports mechanistic studies suggesting that adiponectin may stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis.

Keyphrases

body composition
spinal cord injury
metabolic syndrome
resistance training
insulin resistance
bone mineral density
oxidative stress
spinal cord
neuropathic pain
type diabetes
drug induced
skeletal muscle