Circulating Sclerostin and Irisin Are Related and Interact with Gender to Influence Adiposity in Adults with Prediabetes

Objectives. Sclerostin, an osteocyte-specific protein, has been found to be related to adiposity and glucose metabolism. Irisin, a myokine, can affect browning of white fat and influence glucose and energy homeostasis. Taken together, this suggests a probable network among fat, bone, and muscle that...

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Main Authors: Theerawut Klangjareonchai, Hataikarn Nimitphong, Sunee Saetung, Nuttapimon Bhirommuang, Rattanapan Samittarucksa, Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, Rattana Sudatip, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/261545
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