Définition CISMeF : The adipokines, or adipocytokines are cytokines (cell signaling proteins) secreted
by adipose tissue. The first adipokine to be discovered was leptin in 1994.;
Alternative definition : KEGG: Increased adipocyte volume and number are positively correlated with leptin
production, and negatively correlated with production of adiponectin.;
The adipokines, or adipocytokines are cytokines (cell signaling proteins) secreted
by adipose tissue. The first adipokine to be discovered was leptin in 1994.