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Adiponectin

A major adipokine, molecular weight 28,000 Da (monomeric form), that is secreted only from adipocytes.

It exists at high levels in the plasma and has a number of functions, including an important role in insulin sensitivity, inflammation (anti-anti-inflammatory action) and atherogenesis.

Unlike most adipokines, the plasma levels fall in obesity.

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