Studies performed during the last decade indicate that adipose tissue is not only a site of
triglyceride storage but also an active endocrine organ which secretes many biologically …

Adiponectin is an abundant plasma protein secreted from adipocytes. Its role in energy
homeostasis is well-known, including the regulation of hydrocarbons and lipids metabolism …

Obesity is strongly associated with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. Adiponectin is
an adipose-derived plasma protein that is downregulated in subjects with obesity-related …

Adiponectin is a novel and important member of the adipocytokine family which has
regulatory functions in the glucose and lipid metabolism. Adiponectin stimulates fatty acids …

This review focuses on the recent findings that adiponectin plays a significant role of in
cardiovascular diseases. Adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ by secreting …

Adiponectin is produced predominantly by adipocytes and plays an important role in
metabolic and cardiovascular homeostasis through its insulin-sensitizing actions and anti …

Visceral fat accumulation has a marked impact on atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases
and metabolic syndrome clustering diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Adiponectin …

Metabolic cardiovascular diseases have become a global health concern, and some of their
risk factors are linked to several metabolic disorders. They are the leading causes of death …

Adiponectin, a novel hormone made by fat tissue, regulates energy metabolism and
endothelial activation. Serum levels of adiponectin are reduced in conditions that are …

Adipose tissue is not only a storage depot for energy, but also an active endocrine tissue.
Adipokines, hormones and cytokines secreted from adipocytes, relay information about …