Insulin, adiponectin, IGFBP-1 levels and body composition in small for gestational age born non-obese children during prepubertal ages


Sancakli O., Darendeliler F., Bas F., Gokcay G., Disci R., Aki S., ...More

CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY, vol.69, no.1, pp.88-92, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2007.03138.x
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.88-92
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Being small for gestational age (SGA) at birth and postnatal growth pattern may have an impact on insulin resistance and body composition in later life. Adiponectin is a strong determinant of insulin sensitivity.