The metabolic syndrome. Beyond the insulin resistance syndrome

Pharmacol Res. 2006 Jun;53(6):457-68. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2006.03.010. Epub 2006 Mar 27.

Authors

Giuseppe Penno¹, Roberto Miccoli, Laura Pucci, Stefano Del Prato

Affiliation

¹ Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Section of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, University of Pisa, Italy.

PMID: 16714121
DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2006.03.010

No abstract available

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Body Mass Index
C-Reactive Protein / analysis
Cholesterol, HDL / blood
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Inflammation / complications
Inflammation / etiology
Insulin Resistance*
Metabolic Syndrome / etiology*
Metabolic Syndrome / genetics

Substances

Cholesterol, HDL
C-Reactive Protein