Metabolism
Metabolism research is crucial to the understanding of the body. Research over the past decade has redefined adipose tissue as more than just a metabolic storehouse. Adipose tissue contains differentiated cells called adipocytes that are specialized in storing fat. In addition to their function in controlling energy homeostasis, adipocytes release endocrine and paracrine signaling molecules called adipokines that are important in many physiological and metabolic processes and act as mediators of not only obesity, but also insulin resistance, hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cancer. Some adipokines such as adiponectin, Nampt (Visfatin/PBEF), vaspin, resistin or RBP4 are involved in insulin signaling.AdipoGen is a leader in metabolism research, offering ELISA Kits, Antibodies (monoclonal, polyclonal and recombinant), Recombinant Proteins and Small Molecules focusing on:
- ELISA Kit Standards
- New Adipokines
- Obesity and Diabetes Research
- Myokines
