BACKGROUND: The human adiponectin gene has been implicated in the pathophysiology of obesity, type II diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. Investigation of the physiological functions ...

One of the many advantages of maintaining a normal body weight is having healthy fat, which in turn supports a healthy heart. Fat tissue is increasingly seen as more than just a storage depot -- it's ...

Adiponectin, a hormone secreted by adipose tissue, plays a doubly important role in preserving pancreatic function. In lean people, it protects beta cells, which make insulin, and in obese people, it ...

Adipose tissue, when carried around in excessive amounts, predisposes to a large number of diseases. Epidemiological data show that the prevalence of obesity has significantly increased over the past ...