Literature on C1QTNF12
C1QTNF12 [ENSP00000329137]
Adipolin fC1QTNF12; Insulin-sensitizing adipocyte-secreted protein (adipokine) that regulates glucose metabolism in liver and adipose tissue. Promotes glucose uptake in adipocytes and suppresses de novo glucose production in hepatocytes via the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. Administration lead to reduction of blood glucose. Able to attenuate inflammation in fat tissue.
Synonyms: C1QTNF12, Q5T7M4, Q5T7M4p, hQ5T7M4, 388581 ...