Design and development of a peptide-based adiponectin receptor agonist for cancer treatment
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adiponectin, a fat tissue-derived adipokine, exhibits beneficial effects against insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory conditions, and cancer. Circulating adiponectin levels are decreased in obese individuals, and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-10-01
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Series: | BMC Biotechnology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/11/90 |