Galectin‐1, Adiponectin, Leptin, and the Adiponectin to Leptin Ratio as Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome: Influence of Age and Body Mass Index

Key Points

• This research examines the roles of galectin-1, adiponectin, and leptin in predicting metabolic syndrome, focusing on how age and body mass index influence these relationships.
• Analyzed levels of galectin-1, adiponectin, and leptin in diverse age and BMI groups.
• Calculated the adiponectin to leptin ratio (A/L) as a predictor of metabolic syndrome.
• Performed statistical analysis to evaluate associations between adipokines and metabolic syndrome.
• The adiponectin to leptin ratio (A/L) emerged as a strong independent predictor of metabolic syndrome.
• Galectin-1 and adiponectin also showed significant associations with metabolic syndrome.
• Age and BMI were found to influence the predictive power of these adipokines.