Resistin
Synonyms
Adipocyte Cysteine Rich Secreted Protein FIZZ3
Adipocyte Cysteine-Rich Secreted Protein FIZZ3
A 12-kDa cysteine-rich polypeptide hormone secreted by FAT CELLS in the ADIPOSE TISSUE. It is the founding member of the resistin-like molecule (RELM) hormone family. Resistin suppresses the ability of INSULIN to stimulate cellular GLUCOSE uptake.