Omentin-1 and cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review from molecular mechanisms to clinical translation
Omentin-1 is an adipokine predominantly secreted by visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and is abundant in human plasma. Circulating omentin-1 levels are significantly reduced in patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the associations between circulat...