Proteins secreted from adipocytes–so‐called adipokines–influence metabolic and vascular
function. Recent data suggest that various adipokines are dysregulated in gestational …

Kawai M, de Paula FJA, Rosen CJ (Osaka Medical Center and Research Institute for
Maternal and Child Health, Izumi, Osaka, Japan; University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto …

The prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide and threatens to
shorten lifespan. Impaired insulin action in peripheral tissues is a major pathogenic factor …

The incidence of obesity has increased dramatically during recent decades. Obesity
increases the risk for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and may therefore contribute to …

Vaspin (visceral adipose tissue-derived serpin; serpinA12) was originally identified as an
adipokine, which is predominantly secreted from visceral adipose tissue in Otsuka Long …

Adipose-tissue-derived signaling molecules, including the adipokines, are emerging as key
candidate molecules that link obesity with cancer. Peritumoral, stromal, adipose tissue and …

Formerly regarded purely as passive energy storage, adipose tissue is now recognized as a
vital endocrine organ. Adipocytes secrete diverse peptide hormones named adipokines …

Circulating hormones influence multiple aspects of hypothalamic development and play a
role in directing formation of neural circuits. Leptin is secreted by adipocytes and functions …

Lipophilic micronutrients (LM) constitute a large family of molecules including several
vitamins (A, D, E, K) and carotenoids. Their ability to regulate gene expression is becoming …

Obesity is an ongoing worldwide epidemic. Besides being a medical condition in itself,
obesity dramatically increases the risk of development of metabolic and cardiovascular …