The Role of Fetuin-A in Diabetes and Obesity: The Mechanism and Action
نویسندگان
1 Department of Nursing, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran.Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran.
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چکیده
Fetuin-A is a phosphorylated glycoprotein produced by liver.It by binding to calcium ion inhibits ectopic calcium deposition and protects vascular calcification. Fetuin-A acts as a multifactorial protein and its role has been documented from brain development to bone remodeling and immune function, regulation of insulin activity, hepatocyte growth factor activity and inhibition ...