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Visfatin: An emerging adipocytokine bridging the gap in the evolution of cardiovascular diseases

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Published in 2021 at "Journal of Cellular Physiology"

DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30345

Abstract: Visfatin/nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) is an adipokine expressed predominately in visceral fat tissues. High circulating levels of visfatin/NAMPT have been implicated in vascular remodeling, vascular inflammation, and atherosclerosis, all of which pose increased risks of cardiovascular… read more here.

Keywords: emerging adipocytokine; adipocytokine bridging; visfatin; bridging gap ... See more keywords