The serum level of a novel lipogenic protein Spot 14 was reduced in metabolic syndrome.

Spot 14 (S14) protein is primarily expressed in adipogenic tissues. Compared to wild type, S14 knockout mice had better resistance to diet-induced obesity and glucose tolerance. However, the association between serum S14 level and metabolic variables in humans has never been investigated. The object...

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Main Authors: Yen-Ting Chen, Ping-Huei Tseng, Fen-Yu Tseng, Yu-Chiao Chi, Der-Sheng Han, Wei-Shiung Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212341