Examination of factors affecting adropin levels in healthy and obese children

Introduction

There are very different reports regarding whether adropin levels are low, moderate, or high in childhood obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. However, data on the effects of age, sex, and puberty are insufficient. Material and methods: We planned a case-control study consisting of 59 obese patients (female [F] = 35/male [M] = 24) and 40 healthy controls (F = 21/M = 19). Additionally, obese children were re-evaluated following a 12-week diet intervention. Serum glucose, insulin, lipid profiles, liver function tests, and adropin levels were examined.