Abstract 9079: Omentin Reduces Angiotensin II-Induced Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation in Apolipoprotein E Knockout Mice

Background: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening disease worldwide. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of AAA. Omentin is an adipokine, which is downregulated by obesity....