Effects of serum uric acid levels on the arginase pathway in women with metabolic syndrome

Uslu, S.; Ozcelik, E.; Kebapci, N.; Temel, H.; DEMİRCİ, FATİH; Ergun, B.; Demirustu, C.

doi:10.1007/s11845-015-1347-9

Effects of serum uric acid levels on the arginase pathway in women with metabolic syndrome

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IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, vol.185, no.1, pp.259-263, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 185 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1007/s11845-015-1347-9
Journal Name: IRISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.259-263
Keywords: Arginase pathway, Metabolic syndrome, Serum uric acid levels, INSULIN-RESISTANCE, NITRIC-OXIDE, OBESITY, HYPERTENSION, DISEASE, RISK
Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Elevated serum uric acid levels and increased arginase activity are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The aim of the present study was to investigate effects of serum uric acid levels on the arginase pathway in women with metabolic syndrome (MetS).