Mechanism of adipocyte hormone secretion (leptin and resistin)

Adipose, which was regarded as a passive storage of excess energy (fat), have recently been recognized as a highly active endocrine organ secreting several signal molecules called adipokines. These included leptin and resistin which are critically involved in metabolic disorders. The functions a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goh, Kian Hong.
Other Authors: Chen Peng
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16489