Plasma adiponectin levels and risk of myocardial infarction in men

T Pischon, CJ Girman, GS Hotamisligil, N Rifai, FB Hu… - Jama, 2004 - jamanetwork.com
ContextAdiponectin, a recently discovered adipocyte-derived peptide, is involved in the
regulation of insulin sensitivity and lipid oxidation and, purportedly, in the development of
atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease in humans. ObjectiveTo assess prospectively
whether plasma adiponectin concentrations are associated with risk of myocardial infarction
(MI). Design, Setting, and ParticipantsNested case-control study among 18 225 male
participants of the Health Professionals Follow-up Study aged 40 to 75 years who were free …