Adiponectin, a bioactive protein which is secreted by the adipocyte, is a novel and important member of the adipocy-tokine family.

• 脂连素是近年发现的主要由脂肪细胞分泌的一种内源性生物活性多肽或蛋白质,是脂肪细胞因子家族的重要新成员。