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- Title
Adiponectin: an intriguing hormone for paediatricians.
- Authors
Savino, F; Petrucci, E; Nanni, Ge
- Abstract
Adiponectin, a protein hormone produced by adipocytes, is also found in breast milk, which in turn is implicated in childhood obesity prevention. Although a biological role for adiponectin has not been firmly established, clinical and experimental research indicates that it regulates lipid and glucose metabolism, affects foetal development, and exerts anti-inflammatory and antiatherogenic effects.
- Publication
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992), 2008, Vol 97, Issue 6, p701
- ISSN
0803-5253
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.00750.x