Resistin is a peptide hormone belonging to the class of cysteine-rich secreted proteins which is termed the RELM family, and is also described as ADSF (Adipose Tissue-Specific Secretory Factor) and FIZZ3 (Found in Inflammatory Zone). Previous studies have shown that in mice, resistin impairs glucose tolerance and insulin action and inhibits adipogenesis in murine 3T3-L1 cells. Therefore, resistin has also been proposed as an adipocyte secreted factor that is thought to link obesity and type 2 diabetes. The role of resistin in human obesity remains controversial even if some data show that Thiazolinedione down regulate resitin. Download the catalog