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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > adipokines > resistin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > adipokines > resistin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokines > resistin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokines > resistin
Fields of Study > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokines > resistin
Animals, Livestock, One Health > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokines > resistin
Preferred Term:

resistin

Definition:
A 12-kDa cysteine-rich polypeptide hormone secreted by fat cells in the adipose tissue. It is the founding member of the resistin-like molecule (RELM) hormone family. Resistin suppresses the ability of insulin to stimulate cellular glucose uptake.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
adipokines
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/132367
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