Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is one of the important causes of abnormal glucose homeostasis in CKD even in the absence of overt diabetes mellitus. Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) is a lipocalin superfamily molecule that is synthesized primarily by hepatocytes and adipocytes. CKD may contribute to the increased survival and retention of RBP4 in the circulation. RBP has recently been propose...
Background: Insulin resistance (IR) is one of the important causes of abnormal glucose homeostasis in CKD even in the absence of overt diabetes mellitus. Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) is a lipocalin superfamily molecule that is synthesized primarily by hepatocytes and adipocytes. CKD may contribute to the increased survival and retention of RBP4 in the circulation. RBP has recently been propose...