Evolving role of adiponectin in cancer-controversies and update

Adiponectin (APN), an adipokine produced by adipocytes, has been shown to have a critical role in the pathogenesis of obesityassociated malignancies. Through its receptor interactions, APN may exert its anti-carcinogenic effects including regulating cell survival, apoptosis and metastasis via a plet...

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Main Authors: Arnav Katira, Peng H. Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: China Anti-Cancer Association 2016-03-01
Series:Cancer Biology & Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.cancerbiomed.org/index.php/cocr/article/view/912