Adiponectin

Broader Terms

peptide hormone produced by adipocytes, involved in glucose and lipid regulation.

Adiponectin is inversely associated with renal function in type 1 diabetic patients.
Genetic variation in the gene encoding adiponectin is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the Japanese population.
Antithrombosis Adiponectin is an endogenous antithrombotic factor February 20th, 2006 According to recently published research from Japan, adiponectin is an endogenous antithrombotic factor.
Diabetes Adiponectin is promising therapeutic target for metabolic and vascular disease June 27th, 2005 Adiponectin, the most abundant adipose-specific protein, is a promising target against metabolic and vascular disease.
Lodish, May 13, 2004 Acrp30/adiponectin is reduced in the serum of obese and diabetic individuals, and the genetic locus of adiponectin is linked to the metabolic syndrome.

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