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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Format: | Final Year Project |
Language: | English |
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2009
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/16489 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
Language: | English |