Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Irisin is a recently reported adipo-myokine. To date, many researchers underline its significant influence on the body metabolism and thermogenesis. Secreted by muscle and adipose tissue irisin promotes a program of subcutaneous white adipose tissue ‘browning’. As a result, heat production and general energy expenditure raise. Irisin is considered to be a potential mediator of the health-promoting role of physical exercises. Its possible compensatory ro...

Introduction: Irisin is a newly discovered adipo-myokine, that has a significant influence on body metabolism. Available data about this peptide is still insufficient. The aim of the study is to provide some initial information about body distribution of irisin in rats.Methods: The studied group consisted of 27 10-week-old female Wistar rats, which received intraperitoneally ~0.7 mcCi of iodine-125 labeled irisin. The studied rats were divided on five su...