adipolin

Definition

A signaling protein produced primarily by adipose (fat) tissue that influences glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and vascular health.

Etymology

The name is a portmanteau derived from 'adipose,' referring to fat tissue (from Latin 'adeps'), and 'lin,' a common suffix for proteins, highlighting its origin and function as a signaling molecule released by fat cells.

In the news

In this article, researchers propose that measuring levels of adipolin could serve as an early warning sign, or biomarker, to detect silent vascular damage in children living with obesity.

Adipolin May Reveal Early Vascular Damage in Children With Obesity

Bioengineer.org

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