Abdominal fat secretes novel adipokine promoting insulin resistance and inflammation
(PHYSorg.com Medicine & Health)

An international research team in which the DZD is participating has identified a novel adipokine that favors the development of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation. In cases of severe obesity, this adipokine is secreted by the adipocytes of the abdominal fat tissue and released into the bloodstream. The new findings could contribute to the development of alternative approaches for the treatment of diseases caused by obesity. The researchers have now published their results in the journal Diabetologia (Hörbelt et al, 2018) of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).