Serum glypican4 and glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D levels are associated with adipose tissue insulin resistance in obese subjects with different glucose metabolism status

ConclusionGPC4 is an adipokine associated with adipose tissue insulin resistance, and its activity  may be regulated by GPLD1. GPC4 may be a marker for adipose tissue insulin resistance in Chinese north obese populations.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research