Publications by authors named "Mani Mokou"
Background: Previous studies have suggested that Fetuin-B seems to be a secreted adipokine related to metabolic diseases. However, the results have been inconsistent. Here, our objective is to investigate the changes in circulating Fetuin-B levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and analyze the association of Fetuin-B and insulin resistance (IR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFollistatin-like 1 as a Novel Adipomyokine Related to Insulin Resistance and Physical Activity.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Follistatin-like protein-1 (FSTL-1) is linked to insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes and may regulate metabolism through its increased levels in patients with T2DM.
- In experimental studies, higher FSTL-1 expressions were found in mice with diabetes, and physical activity significantly raised circulating FSTL-1 levels in healthy individuals.
- The study also noted that while hyperinsulinemia and lipid infusion reduced circulating FSTL-1, no changes were observed during glucose challenges or cold exposure, suggesting varied responses to different metabolic conditions.