Interplay of adipokines in the pathogenesis of essential hypertension: A comparative cross-sectional in Ghana

ConclusionWe found that elevations in serum levels of leptin and resistin, and low levels of adiponectin may play a role in the pathogenesis of essential hypertension. Therefore, adipokines may offer themselves as potential indices for early and accurate detection of high blood pressure. At the same time our present results also confirm the conclusions with respect to correlation of leptin and obesity. Further longitudinal studies in a larger population are warranted to investigate the physiological and pathological functions of adipokines in hypertension.
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research