Plasma Fatty Acid Composition Was Associated with Apelin Gene Expression in Human Adipose Tissues.

Background: Apelin is an adipokine with an intermediatory role in obesity and insulin resistance, which can be modified by dietary intake.

Aims: In this study, we aimed to determine the association of the plasma fatty acid composition with apelin plasma concentration and gene expression in visceral (VAT) and subcutaneous (SAT) adipose tissues.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 179 patients aged 19-75 years who were candidates for elective surgery.