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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. peptides
  4. peptide hormones
  5. adipokines
  6. adiponectin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. peptides
  4. peptide hormones
  5. adipokines
  6. adiponectin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. peptide hormones
  5. adipokines
  6. adiponectin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. peptide hormones
  5. adipokines
  6. adiponectin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. peptide hormones
  5. adipokines
  6. adiponectin
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. peptide hormones
  5. adipokines
  6. adiponectin

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adiponectin

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information A 30-kDa complement C1Q-related protein, the most abundant gene product secreted by fat cells of the white adipose tissue. Adiponectin modulates several physiological processes, such as metabolism of glucose and fatty acids, and immune responses. Decreased plasma adiponectin levels are associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity and atherosclerosis.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Tipo: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/132363

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