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Adiponectin, also known as adiponectin in some languages, is a protein hormone produced predominantly by adipose tissue. In humans, the adiponectin gene ADIPOQ is located on chromosome 3 and encodes the adiponectin protein. Circulating adiponectin exists in multiple forms, including low-, middle-, and high-molecular-weight multimers, as well as a proteolytic fragment called globular adiponectin. The full-length protein circulates at relatively high concentrations and exerts biological effects in a range of tissues.
Adiponectin mediates its effects primarily through receptors AdipoR1 and AdipoR2, expressed in skeletal muscle and liver,
Physiological roles include enhancement of insulin sensitivity, anti-inflammatory actions, and anti-atherogenic effects. Clinically, adiponectin levels are
Measurement and research: adiponectin is measured in plasma or serum and is widely studied as a biomarker