The adipokines or adipocytokines are a group of cytokines (cell (biology)-to-cell signalling proteins) secreted by adipose tissue. Members include: * leptin (''Ob'' ligand) * adiponectin * resistin * plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) * tumor necrosis factor (TNFα) * visfatin Their relative roles in modifying appetite, insulin resistance and atherosclerosis are the subjects of intense research, as they may be modifyable causes of morbidity in people with obesity. Cytokines
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The adipokines or adipocytokines are a group of cytokines (cell (biology)-to-cell signalling proteins) secreted by adipose tissue. Members include: * leptin (''Ob'' ligand) * adiponectin * resistin * plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) * tumor necrosis factor (TNFα) * visfatin Their relative roles in modifying appetite, insulin resistance and atherosclerosis are the subjects of intense research, as they may be modifyable causes of morbidity in people with obesity. Cytokines
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