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Resistin

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Resistin is a cysteine-rich hormone mainly secreted by fat (adipose tissues) and may have a biochemical link between obesity and type 2 diabetes.

References

Liu F, Fan HQ, Qiu J, Wang B, Zhang M, Gu N, Zhang CM, Fei L, Pan XQ, Guo M, Chen RH, Guo XR. A paradox: Insulin inhibits expression and secretion of resistin which induces insulin resistance. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(1): 95-100 http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/14/95.asp

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