Major Adipokines and the −420C>G Resistin Gene Polymorphism as Predictors of Acute Ischemic Stroke Severity and In-Hospital Outcome

The G allele of the −420C>G polymorphism of the resistin gene promoter appears to be associated with more severe stroke and higher in-hospital mortality in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Higher leptin levels appear to be related to favorable functional outcome.