Human resistin is a systemic immune-derived proinflammatory cytokine targeting both leukocytes and adipocytes.
The characteristics of human resistin (RETN) are unclear and controversial despite intensive adipose-focused research. Its transcriptional and functional similarity with the murine myeloid-specific and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein epsilon (Cebpe)-dependent gene, resistin-like gamma (Retnlg), is un...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2006-12-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0000031 |