Recent studies revealed that adipose tissue is not only an energy storing organ, but is a kind
of endocrine organ which secretes a variety of bioactive substances, so-called adipokines or …

The metabolic syndrome, a cluster of metabolic disorders often associated with visceral
obesity, increases cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. As the body's largest endocrine …

Adiponectin is a novel polypeptide that is highly specific to adipose tissue. In contrast to
other adipocytokines, adiponectin levels are decreased in obesity and associated …

Adiponectin is a recently identified adipose tissue-derived protein (adipocytokine) with
important metabolic effects. It is exclusively expressed in adipose tissue and released into …

A large number of studies revealed that adiponectin, a protein secreted specifically by
adipose tissue, exhibits antiinflammatory, antiatherogenic, and antidiabetic properties. This …

Abstract Adiponectin, also called GBP-28, apM1, AdipoQ and Acrp30, is a novel adipose
tIssue-specific protein that has structural homology to collagen VIII and X and complement …

Adipose tissue is a hormonally active tissue, producing adipocytokines which may influence
activity of other tissues. Adiponectin, abundantly present in the plasma increases insulin …

The adipose tissue has recently emerged as an important endocrine organ releasing
numerous mediators including adipocytokines, classical cytokines and others. Adiponectin …

Adiponectin is a recently described adipokine that has been recognized as a key regulator
of insulin sensitivity and tissue inflammation. It is produced by adipose tissue (white and …

ObjectiveTo discuss present knowledge about adiponectin hormone. DesignReview of
existing literature. Setting and resultsAdiponectin is one of the most interesting cytokines …