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Anorexia, cachexia, and insulin resistance are commonly seen in patients with cancer. Adipocyte-derived hormones or adipokines play a role in the regulation of appetite, body weight, and insulin sensitivity. However, their role in cancer-induced cachexia has not been well-established. The objective of this study was to determine the levels of adipokines and their relation to appetite, weight loss, insulin resistance, and other hormones in cancer cachexia.
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