Abstract
Chemerin is a newly described adipokine with effects on adipocyte differentiation and metabolism in vitro. Its relationship with body mass index and aspects of the metabolic syndrome suggests a larger role for this protein in obesity-associated complications.
MeSH terms
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Adipocytes / cytology
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Adipocytes / metabolism
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Adipokines / genetics
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Adipokines / metabolism*
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Adipose Tissue / cytology
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Adipose Tissue / metabolism*
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Cell Differentiation / physiology
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Chemokines / genetics
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Chemokines / metabolism*
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Humans
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Inflammation / metabolism
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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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Signal Transduction / physiology
Substances
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Adipokines
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Chemokines
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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
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RARRES2 protein, human