ADIPOQ

Adiponectin, a hormone regulating glucose and lipid metabolism.

Key Functions:

• Increases insulin sensitivity.
• Anti-inflammatory effects.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Metabolic System (metabolic regulation)
• ADIPOR1 (receptor)
• Adipocyte (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: ADIPOQ

Approved name: adiponectin, C1Q and collagen domain containing

Locus: 3q27.3

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:13633

From the HGNC naming authority.