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Insulin mimic found in fat
Email: Graciela Flores - Graciela_flores@nasw.org News from The Scientist 2004, 5(1):20041217-02
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A newly discovered metabolic factor produced predominantly by visceral fat mimics the effects of insulin, according to a report published in this week's Science. The factor, called visfatin, lowered insulin levels in vivo and in vitro and activated the insulin receptor, although in a manner different from that of insulin.
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