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Concept information

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

Término preferido

adipokines

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information Polypeptides produced by the adipocytes. They include leptin, adiponectin, resistin, and many cytokines of the immune system, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, and complement factor D (also known as adipsin). They have potent autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine functions.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • adipocytokines
  • adipokine

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/132364

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