ESPE Abstracts

Background: Irisin is a myokine involved in the browning of adipocytes, regulation of body composition, and enhancement of glycemic control. Additionally, irisin has been suggested to play a role in the signaling mechanisms associated with activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and the onset of puberty. Given the reported relationship between irisin levels and glycemic control, as well as the link between body composition and glycemic control, w...