Induction of adiponectin gene expression in human myotubes by an adiponectin-containing HEK293 cell culture supernatant

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The adipocyte-secreted protein Acrp30 enhances hepatic insulin action

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Diet-induced insulin resistance in mice lacking adiponectin/ACRP30

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Proteolytic cleavage product of 30-kDa adipocyte complement-related protein increases fatty acid oxidation in muscle and causes weight loss in mice

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PPARγ Ligands Increase Expression and Plasma Concentrations of Adiponectin, an Adipose-Derived Protein

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