Association between adipokines and thyroid carcinoma: a meta-analysis of case-control studies.

Junyu ZhaoJing WenShengnan WangJinming YaoLin LiaoJian Jun Dong

Published in: BMC cancer (2020)

Adipokines (TNF-α, IL-6 and leptin) show a strong relationship between elevated concentrations (in serum and/or tissue) and thyroid carcinoma. However, the association between adiponectin and thyroid carcinoma needs further research.

Keyphrases

case control
rheumatoid arthritis
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle