Adiponectin increases secretion of rat submandibular gland via adiponectin receptors-mediated AMPK signaling.

Adiponectin and adiponectin receptors (AdipoR1/2) are expressed in various tissues and are involved in the regulation of multiple functions such as energy metabolism and inflammatory responses. However, the effect of adiponectin and AdipoRs in submandibular glands has not been fully evaluated. In th...

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Main Authors: Chong Ding, Li Li, Yun-Chao Su, Ruo-Lan Xiang, Xin Cong, Hong-Kui Yu, Sheng-Lin Li, Li-Ling Wu, Guang-Yan Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3646765?pdf=render