A brief overview about the adipokine: Isthmin-1

oleh: Min Hu, Min Hu, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhang, Can Hu, Can Hu, Teng Teng, Teng Teng, Qi-Zhu Tang, Qi-Zhu Tang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01

Deskripsi

Isthmin-1 is a secreted protein with multiple capability; however, it truly attracts our attention since the definition as an adipokine in 2021, which exerts indispensable roles in various pathophysiological processes through the endocrine or autocrine manners. In this review, we summarize recent knowledge of isthmin-1, including its distribution, structure, receptor and potential function.