Pronounced circadian rhythms in numbers of circulating T cells reflect a systemic control of adaptive immunity whose mechanisms are obscure. Here, we show that circadian variations in T cell… (More)
CONTEXT
Insulin resistance plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and represents a link to the unfavorable cardiovascular risk profile frequently found… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To assess chemerin levels and regulation in sera and adipose tissue from women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and matched control subjects.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
Real-time… (More)
BACKGROUND
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) hyperlipoproteinemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is not affected by treatment of other cardiovascular risk factors. This study sought to… (More)
CONTEXT
Melanocortinergic pathways clearly appear to be involved in obesity-associated sympathetic overactivity and its hemodynamic and thermoregulatory consequences. Individuals with dysfunctional… (More)
AIMS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with insulin resistance (IR), obesity, and cardiovascular complications. Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is a novel antiangiogenic adipokine highly… (More)
Nocturnal blood pressure (BP) decline or "dipping" is an active, central, nervously governed process, which is important for BP regulation during daytime. It is, however, not known whether the sleep… (More)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting women in the reproductive age and is a major cause of anovulation, hyperandrogenism and infertility. Since obesity and… (More)
Das polyzystische Ovarsyndrom (PCOS) ist eine häufige endokrine Erkrankung und betrifft Frauen im gebärfähigen Alter. Das klinische Bild ist von Zyklusstörungen, Infertilität und Hyperandrogenismus… (More)