[Recently discovered hormones with a role in energy homeostasis]

Cas Lek Cesk. 2003 Feb;142(2):80-3.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Adipocytal hormones resistin and adiponectin and gastric peptide ghrelin are recently discovered hormones, which are considered to take part in energy metabolism regulation. Resistin is expressed in adipose tissue only and its increased levels could cause insulin resistance and thus link obesity with type 2 diabetes. Adiponectin, as well as resistin, are products of genes, expressed in adipose tissue. Adiponectin could prevent development of aterosclerosis and it could play a role in anti-inflammatory reactions. Ghrelin is produced mainly in the stomach. Beside its role in long-term regulation of energy metabolism, it is involved in the short-term regulation of feeding. Main roles of resistin, adiponectin and ghrelin are summarised in the presented overview.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adiponectin
  • Adipose Tissue / metabolism
  • Collagen
  • Complement C1q
  • Energy Metabolism*
  • Gastric Mucosa / metabolism
  • Ghrelin
  • Hormones, Ectopic / metabolism
  • Hormones, Ectopic / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins*
  • Peptide Hormones / metabolism
  • Peptide Hormones / physiology*
  • Proteins / metabolism
  • Proteins / physiology*
  • Resistin

Substances

  • Adiponectin
  • Ghrelin
  • Hormones, Ectopic
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Peptide Hormones
  • Proteins
  • RETN protein, human
  • RETNLB protein, human
  • Resistin
  • Complement C1q
  • Collagen