Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Palmitoleate, a proposed adipose tissue (AT)-derived lipokine, has been suggested to contribute to glucose homeostasis. However, data relating to the association between circulating palmitoleate and markers of insulin sensitivity in humans are equivocal. Recently, AT-derived fatty acid-hydroxy fatty acids (FAHFAs) have also been suggested to play a role in glucose homeostasis by increasing glucose uptake in AT. Again, data is conflicting for the association betwe...