Adiponectin Proteins

Protein Information

Adiponectin is a protein hormone secreted exclusively by adipocytes that regulates the metabolism of lipids and glucose. Adiponectin has been shown to play a role in various physiological processes including homeostasis and obesity. Decreased levels of adiponectin are associated with obese individuals as well as insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia (type 2 diabetes). In mice adiponectin has been shown to improve insulin signaling, thus ameliorating insulin resistance. Through activation of AMP kinase and PPAR-alpha, adiponectin can increase fatty acid transport, oxidation, and dissipation in skeletal muscle, leading to a reduction of intramyocellular lipid levels and thus improved insulin signaling.

Synonyms

30 kDa adipocyte complement-related protein; 30kDa; Acdc; Acrp30; Ad; adipo; adipocyte complement related protein; adipocyte complement related protein of 30 kDa; adipocyte complement-related 30 kDa protein; adipocyte complement-related protein of 30 kDa; adipocyte, C1Q and collagen domain containing; adipocyte, C1q and collagen domain-containing protein; Adipocyte-specific protein AdipoQ; adiponectin; adiponectin, C1Q and collagen domain containing; Adipoq; Adipose most abundant gene transcript 1 protein; adipose specific collagen-like factor; ADIPQTL1; ADPIOQ; ADPN; Apm1; APM-1; APN; GBP28; Gelatin-binding protein; gelatin-binding protein 28