The adipocyte-derived secretory factor adiponectin promotes insulin sensitivity, decreases inflammation and promotes cell survival. A new study now shows that these beneficial effects of adiponectin are dependent on sphingolipid metabolism (pages 55–63).
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Lancaster, G., Febbraio, M. Adiponectin sphings into action. Nat Med 17, 37–38 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0111-37
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