Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Omentin, also known as intelectin-1 (ITLN1), is a novel adipokine produced predominantly by visceral adipose tissue, which improves insulin sensitivity. Decreased levels of ITLN1 have been reported in the serum of obese and polycystic ovary syndrome patients, as well as in the serum and adipose tissue of obese Meishan (MS) compared to normal weight Large White (LW) pigs. However, the role of ITLN1 in female reproduction at different metabolic status is still unkn...

Background : Omentin, also known as intelectin-1, is a member of the family of adipose tissue-related hormones known as adipokines, that exert anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, and cardiovascular protective effects. Omentin expression has been detected in adipocytes as well as in a variety of extra-adipose tissues, including the ovary. Interestingly, omentin expression in the pituitary has been shown to be regulated by pituitary hormones. These observations led us to in...