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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Main Authors: Lovas Sandor, Kovalszky Ilona, Graziano Patrizia, Maspero Federica, La Russa Francesca, Haspinger Eva, Otvos Laszlo, Nama Kaushik, Hoffmann Ralf, Knappe Daniel, Cassone Marco, Wade John, Surmacz Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/11/90