Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology ›› 2010, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (1): 43-46.

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Research Progress on Adipokine chemerin

WANG Xiao-juan;YAN Jian-ying   

  1. Postgraduate Institute of Fujian Medical University Fuzhou 350004, China(WANG Xiao-juan); Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fujian Women and Children Health Hospital, Fuzhou 350001, China(YAN Jian-ying)
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2010-02-15 Online:2010-02-15
  • Contact: YAN Jian-ying

Abstract: Chemerin is a novel adipokine with effects on immunity, inflammation, adipocyte differentiation
and lipid metabolism. Recent studies have indicated that chemerin is a new independent marker of metabolic syndrome.Understanding the mechanisms and function of chemerin may provide novel effective therapeutic strategies to treat and prevent relative diseases.

Key words: chemerin, Gestational diabetes mellitus, Metabolic syndrome, Adipokine