ABSTRACT
Adipose tissue is not considered anymore as a passive depot for storing excess energy in the form of triglycerides but as an active organ secreting several hormones or adipokines. This review gives some knowledge about history of discovery; ways of measurements; and biochemical and pathophysiological effects of adiponectin
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Insulin Resistance
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Adipose Tissue
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Adiponectin
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Adipokines
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Obesity
Language:
English
Journal:
Sudan j. med. sci
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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