Adipokines as Drug Targets in Diabetes and Underlying Disturbances

Diabetes and obesity are worldwide health problems. White fat dynamically participates in hormonal and inflammatory regulation. White adipose tissue is recognized as a multifactorial organ that secretes several adipose-derived factors that have been collectively termed “adipokines.” Adipokines are p...

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Main Authors: Vinícius Andrade-Oliveira, Niels O.S. Câmara, Pedro M. Moraes-Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/681612