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prolonged periods during famine or illness. To maintain vital cellular
functions, humans and other mammals consume more calories than is required ... Cited by 746 - Related articles - BL Direct - All 14 versions
MK Badman, JS Flier - Gastroenterology, 2007 - Elsevier Obesity is responsible for the mounting incidence of metabolic disease in adult
and pediatric populations. Understanding of the pathogenesis and maintenance of
the obese state has advanced rapidly over the past 10 years. Bodily energy ... Cited by 61 - Related articles - All 22 versions
CM Kusminski, PG McTernan, T Schraw, K Kos, … - Diabetologia, 2007 - Springer Abstract Aims/hypothesis Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived se- cretory factor
that is specifically produced in adipocytes. It exerts effects on energy
homeostasis via peripheral and central mechanisms. However, it is not clear ... Cited by 45 - Related articles - BL Direct - All 4 versions
T Kadowaki, T Yamauchi, N Kubota - FEBS letters, 2008 - Elsevier Adiponectin is an abundantly expressed adipokine in adipose tissue and has
direct insulin sensitizing activity. A decrease in the circulating levels of
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- ►diabetesjournals.org M Bjursell, A Ahnmark, M Bohlooly-Y, L … - Diabetes, 2007 - Am Diabetes Assoc The adipocyte-derived hormone adiponectin regulates glucose and lipid metabolism
and influences the risk for developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, and
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- ►endojournals.org RS Ahima, MA Lazar - Molecular Endocrinology, 2008 - Endocrine Soc Adipokines are secreted by adipose tissue and control various physiological
systems. Low leptin levels during fasting stimulate feeding, reduce energy
expenditure, and modulate neuroendocrine and immune function to conserve ... Cited by 40 - Related articles - BL Direct - All 8 versions
- ►diabetesjournals.org RS Ahima, Y Qi, NS Singhal, MB Jackson, PE … - Diabetes, 2006 - Am Diabetes Assoc Adipose tissue secretes factors that control various physiological systems. The
fall in leptin during fasting mediates hyperphagia and suppresses thermogenesis,
thyroid and reproductive hormones, and immune system. On the other hand, ... Cited by 30 - Related articles - BL Direct - All 5 versions
- ►endojournals.org K Kos, AL Harte, NF da Silva, A Tonchev, G … - Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2007 - Endocrine Soc Results: Adiponectin was identified in CSF with levels 1000-fold less than
serum, whereas resistin and leptin levels were 100-fold less. Unlike their serum
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- ►cjb.net M Fry, PM Smith, TD Hoyda, M Duncan, RS … - Journal of Neuroscience, 2006 - neuro.cjb.net Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived peptide hormone involved in energy
homeostasis and the pathogenesis of obesity, including hypertension. Area
postrema (AP) lacks a blood–brain barrier and is a critical homeostatic ... Cited by 26 - Related articles - BL Direct - All 4 versions
- ►abbmcertification.org [PDF] MM Swarbrick, PJ Havel - Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, 2008 - liebertonline.com Adiponectin is an adipocyte hormone that links visceral adiposity with insulin
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