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Identification of an alternative splicing transcript for the resistin gene and distribution of its mRNA in human tissue
1 Jul 2004
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OBJECTIVE: Adipocytes secrete a number of molecules such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha, leptin and free fatty acids that can influence the ability of the body to metabolize glucose. Recently, a novel 12.5 kDa cysteine-rich protein, termed resistin, was shown to be secreted by adipocytes. Resistin expression was markedly induced during the conversion of 3T3-L1 cells to mature adipocytes. Expression of resistin...
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