Potential Neuroprotective Effects of Adiponectin in Alzheimer’s Disease

The adipocyte-secreted protein adiponectin (APN) has several protective functions in the peripheral tissues including insulin sensitizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects that may benefit neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In addition, dysregulation of cerebral...

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Main Authors: Roy Chun-Laam Ng, Koon-Ho Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/3/592