The rapidly expanding family of adipokines

Cell Metab. 2007 Sep;6(3):159-61. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2007.08.010.

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

  • Adipocytes / cytology
  • Adipocytes / metabolism
  • Adipokines / genetics
  • Adipokines / metabolism*
  • Adipose Tissue / cytology
  • Adipose Tissue / metabolism*
  • Cell Differentiation / physiology
  • Chemokines / genetics
  • Chemokines / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / metabolism
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Signal Transduction / physiology

Substances

  • Adipokines
  • Chemokines
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • RARRES2 protein, human