HealthAugust 11, 2026

adipokines

AD-ih-koh-kynz

Definition

Signaling proteins released by adipose (fat) tissue that influence metabolic processes, inflammation, and cellular growth throughout the body.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'adeps' (fat) and the Greek 'kinesis' (movement), referring to the substances secreted by fat cells that act as chemical signals to other tissues.

In the news

The article discusses adipokines as potential biological messengers that may link obesity to pancreatic cancer development, though their specific contribution is not yet fully quantified.

Beyond Blood Sugar: What Else May Link Obesity to Pancreatic Cancer?

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