Growth differentiating factor-15 and adiposity in young adults: The African-PREDICT study.

Bridget Vermeulen Lebo Francina Gafane-Matemane Aletta Elisabeth Schutte Ruan Kruger

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

Our findings may suggest that in young adults with either underweight or excess adiposity, increased GDF-15 levels may contribute to the development of future cardiovascular health risks associated with pro-inflammation.

Keyphrases

young adults
insulin resistance
oxidative stress
weight gain
childhood cancer
current status
type diabetes
anti inflammatory
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
magnetic resonance imaging
adipose tissue
magnetic resonance
skeletal muscle