Serum Adiponectin And Resistin Levels in Association With Bronchial Asthma In Adults

Abstract

Background: The association between obesity and bronchial asthma has been demonstrated by many studies, either observational or interventional studies in both children and adults. However, the mechanism behind this association is still unknown. Many studies proposed that adipokines provide a mechanistic link between asthma and obesity. Adipokines may be proinflammatory (e.g. resistin) or anti-inflammatory (e.g. adiponectin). The Effects of these adipokines on the lungs have been proposed to have the potential to cause or exacerbate existing asthma.