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Metabolic Syndrome Biomarker

Meaning

A Metabolic Syndrome Biomarker is a quantifiable biological indicator that reliably signals the presence or impending development of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, elevated fasting glucose, and dyslipidemia. These markers often reflect the underlying pathophysiology of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation that link the individual components of the syndrome. Examples extend beyond the clinical criteria to include advanced metrics like high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), specific adipokines, or the concentration of small, dense LDL particles.