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Genetics of adiponectin.
Biochimie - 1 Oct 2012
Breitfeld Jana, Stumvoll Michael, Kovacs Peter
Abstract excerpt
Anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic and anti-diabetic properties of adiponectin make this adipokine an attractive target in the metabolism research. Given its biological role, genetic variation in adiponectin affecting its function might consequently play a role in the pathophysiology of various metabolic disorders. In this light, genetic aspects of adiponectin including its gene structure, heritability of serum...
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