Journal article
Increased endothelial microparticles in obese and overweight children
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Obesity in children increases the risk of atherosclerosis. Endothelial dysfunction is an important factor in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, and endothelial microparticles (EMPs) are considered as markers of endothelial dysfunction. In this study, we aimed to evaluate circulating EMPs in obese and overweight children and to disclose the measure of obesity with the strongest relation with circulating microparticles and carotid …
Authors
Gündüz Z; Dursun İ; Tülpar S; Baştuğ F; Baykan A; Yıkılmaz A; Patıroğlu T; Poyrazoglu HM; Akın L; Yel S
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol. 25, No. 11-12, pp. 1111–1117
Publisher
De Gruyter
Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1515/jpem-2012-0194
ISSN
0334-018X