Resistin

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.

Also Known As:

Adipocyte Cysteine-Rich Secreted Protein FIZZ3; Adipocyte Cysteine Rich Secreted Protein FIZZ3

Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hormones: 82104
  - Peptide Hormones: 1361
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Resistin: 2935
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Resistin: 2935
- Peptides: 84029
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Resistin: 2935
  - Peptide Hormones: 1361
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Resistin: 2935
Biological Factors: 2560
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
  - Adipokines: 9754
    - Resistin: 2935

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