Vol. 30 (2) 2009 Neuro endocrinology letters

Adiponectin - a predictor of higher mortality in cardiovascular disease or a factor contributing to longer life?

: Adiponectin, a protein secreted by adipocytes, has been recently found to be also secreted by cardiomyocytes. Adiponectin possesses several physiological functions including modulation of glucose metabolism and energy homeostasis. The interactions between adiponectin and metabolic parameters were found. Studies on aging humans reveale.....