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A is for adipokine

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Adipokines are hormones that signal changes in fatty-tissue mass and energy status so as to control fuel usage. A fat-derived adipokine that binds to vitamin A provides a new link between obesity and insulin resistance.

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Figure 1: Retinol binding protein-4 (RBP4) in glucose metabolism.

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