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World J Diabetes. Jun 15, 2014; 5(3): 357-363
Published online Jun 15, 2014. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v5.i3.357
Adipokines as a novel link between obesity and atherosclerosis
Hye Jin Yoo, Kyung Mook Choi
Hye Jin Yoo, Kyung Mook Choi, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicnie, Korea University, Seoul 152-050, South Korea
Author contributions: Yoo HJ and Choi KM wrote the paper
Correspondence to: Dr. Kyung Mook Choi, MD, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicnie, Korea University, Seoul 152-050, South Korea. medica7@gmail.com
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Received: December 15, 2013
Revised: April 14, 2014
Accepted: May 15, 2014
Published online: June 15, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: This review summarizes recent laboratory and clinical studies on the influence of various adipokines, including adiponectin, resistin, adipocyte fatty acid binding protein, omentin-1, and chemerin, on the development of atherosclerosis.