Adiponectin (ADPN)

GBP28; ApM1; AdipoQ; Acrp30; ACDC; APM1; C1Q And Collagen Domain Containing; Adipocyte Complement-Related Protein Of 30 KDa; Adipose Most Abundant Gene Transcript 1

Adiponectin (ADPN)

Adiponectin, alternatively named Adipocyte Complement-Related Protein of 30 kDa, shares structural similarity with complement factor C1q and is a member of the family of defense collagens. It is secreted exclusively by differentiated adipocytes and circulates at high concentrations. Adiponectin has a modular structure comprising an N-terminal collagenous domain with multiple collagen triple helix repeats, followed by a C-terminal C1q-like globular domain. The globular domain has similar folding topology with tumor necrosis factor-α and assembles into homotrimers. Higher order oligomeric adiponectins are also formed via interactions between the collagenous stalk. A truncated form of Adiponectin containing only the globular domain can be generated by proteolytic cleavage.

Organism species: Homo sapiens (Human)

Organism species: Mus musculus (Mouse)

Organism species: Rattus norvegicus (Rat)

Organism species: Oryctolagus cuniculus (Rabbit)

Organism species: Canis familiaris; Canine (Dog)

Organism species: Sus scrofa; Porcine (Pig)

Organism species: Bos taurus; Bovine (Cattle)

Organism species: Chicken (Gallus)