Resistin is a small protein secreted by the immune cells monocytes and macrophages, and has been linked to insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, and inflammation. Recently, studies in mice have shown that resistin is present in the mouse hypothalamus and that it is capable of activating specific neurons.
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Work in the laboratory of Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) Assistant Professor Biswarup Mukhopadhyay is providing important information for researchers designing drugs for type 2 diabetics.
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