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Record 1 2010-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
DEF

A cytokine produced by adipocytes in response to metabolic or extracellular signals.

OBS

[Adiponectin] lowers blood glucose level and reduces the level of triglycerides in the muscles and the production of fat. It may be exploited for treatment of insulin-resistant diabetes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Biologie moléculaire
DEF

Protéine de 247 acides aminés, sécrétée par les adipocytes et présente dans le plasma.

OBS

L'adiponectine potentialise les effets de l'insuline.

Spanish

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