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  • Endocrinology
  • Bone Metabolism
  • Obesity Research

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  • Adiponectin (ApN), secreted by adipocytes, shows an inverse relationship with obesity.
  • Obesity is typically associated with increased bone mass and density.
  • The role of ApN in regulating fat and bone metabolism warrants investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between adiponectin (ApN), obesity measures, and bone mineral density (BMD).
  • To explore potential sex differences in the ApN-BMD association.
  • To examine ApN as a determinant of BMD in healthy Singaporean adults.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 300 healthy adults (112 men) in Singapore.
  • Body composition, including BMD and bone mineral content, measured via dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.
  • Serum leptin and adiponectin (ApN) levels quantified using radioimmunoassay.

Main Results:

  • Serum ApN levels significantly associated with obesity measures in both sexes, more pronounced in men.
  • Adiponectin (ApN) showed a negative association with bone mineral density (BMD) in women, but not in men.
  • This sex-dependent ApN-BMD relationship remained significant after adjusting for leptin and BMI, with ApN being a key determinant in women.

Conclusions:

  • Adiponectin (ApN), an adipocyte hormone, may influence bone metabolism.
  • The observed sex-dependent effects suggest a potential mediation by sex hormones.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms linking ApN, obesity, and bone health in different sexes.