Cytoprotective role of omentin against oxidative stress-induced vascular endothelial cells injury

• Main Authors: Kamaruddin, Nur Aqilah, Fong, Lai Yen, Tan, Jun Jie, Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim, Cheema, Manraj Singh, Yakop, Fahmi, Yong, Yoke Keong
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88336/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88336/; https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/11/2534

Endothelial cell injury caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Omentin, an adipocytokine that is abundantly expressed in visceral fat tissue, has been reported to possess anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties. However, en...