Plasma Levels of Retinol Binding Protein 4 Relate to Large VLDL and Small LDL Particles in Subjects with and without Type 2 Diabetes.

Hanna WesselAli SaeedJanette HeegsmaMargery A ConnellyKlaas Nico FaberRobin P F Dullaart

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2019)

Plasma RBP4 levels are related to but do not physically interact with large VLDL and small LDL particles. Elevated RBP4 may contribute to a proatherogenic plasma lipoprotein profile.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
binding protein
low density lipoprotein
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome