Serum Adiponectin and Leptin Concentrations in Relation to Body Fat Distribution, Hematological Indices and Lipid Profile in Humans

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Anna Lubkowska³  Aleksandra Radecka³  Iwona Bryczkowska³  Iwona Rotter⁴  Maria Laszczyńska¹  Wioleta Dudzińska² 

[1] Department of Histology and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin; ul. Żołnierska 48, 71–210 Szczecin, Poland; E-Mail:;Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biology, Szczecin University, ul. Felczaka 3c, 71–412 Szczecin, Poland; E-Mail:;Department of Functional Diagnostics and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin; ul. Żołnierska 54, 71–210 Szczecin, Poland; E-Mails:;Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin; ul. Żołnierska 54, 71–210 Szczecin, Poland; E-Mail:

关键词: adiponectin;    leptin;    ADPN/LEP ratio;    lipid profile;    body mass components;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph120911528

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between serum adiponectin and leptin concentrations and body composition, hematological indices and lipid profile parameters in adults. The study involved 95 volunteers (BMI from 23.3 to 53 kg/m²). Anthropometric parameters were measured: body weight and height, waist and hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat mass (BMF), subcutaneous and visceral fat mass (SFM, VFM), lean body mass (LBM), skeletal muscle mass (SMM). In serum we determined adiponectin and leptin concentrations, extracellular hemoglobin, total bilirubin, as well as lipid metabolism (TCh, HDL-Ch, LDL-Ch, TG). Mean adipokine levels were significantly higher in women (p ≤ 0.01), adiponectin significantly negatively correlated with body height and weight, systolic blood pressure and absolute LBM and SMM values. The same relation was observed for erythroid system indicators and lipid indicators. A positive correlation was exceptionally found between adiponectin and HDL-Ch. LEP negatively correlated with some percentage rates (%LBM, %SMM). Only in women, we observed a positive correlation between LEP and body weight, BMI and WHR. Studies on ADPN and the ADPN/LEP ratio as a valuable complementary diagnostic element in the prediction and prevention of cardiovascular diseases need to be continued.

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