Resistin also known as adipose tissue-specific secretory factor (ADSF) or C/EBP-epsilon-regulated myeloid-specific secreted cysteine-rich protein (XCP1) is a cysteine-rich adipose-derived peptide hormone that in humans is encoded by the RETN gene. In primates, pigs, and dogs, resistin is secreted by immune and epithelial cells, while, in rodents, ...
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(re-zis´tin) an adipocytokine that has been implicated in the development of insulin resistance. It has been suggested that it may be the link between obesity and insulin resistance, but its role remains unclear. It has also been found in the synovial fluid of patients with inflammatory joint disease.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: rē-zis′tin Definitions: 1. Cytokine secreted by adipocytes into the circulation; causes resistance of peripheral tissues to insulin; possible link between obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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