Inflammatory marker levels in obese adolescents with glucose intolerance: Increased chitotriosidase activity
Articles > Article · 2011
Authors: Ceyda KABAROĞLU, Ece Onur, Burcu BARUTÇUOĞLU, Bayram Ozhan, Soner Erdinc, Ahmet Var, Oya Bayindir, Betul Ersoy
Clinical Biochemistry, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2011, vol 45, pp 281-284
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.12.007
Summary
Objectives: Existance of low grade persistent inflammation in obese children may increase the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular events. The aim was to determine whether glucose intolerance has an influence on inflammatory markers in obese adolescents.