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This review examines insulin-sensitizing adipokines like leptin, adiponectin, and adipolin. Understanding these molecules is crucial for developing new therapies for metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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  • Metabolic research
  • Endocrinology
  • Obesity research

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  • Obesity is a significant public health issue, strongly linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and cardiovascular disease.
  • White adipose tissue (WAT) function in metabolism and insulin action has been re-evaluated over the past two decades.
  • Adipokines, secreted by adipose tissue, are key mediators of metabolic health and disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on insulin-sensitizing adipokines.
  • To discuss the roles of leptin, adiponectin, and adipolin in metabolic regulation.
  • To highlight their effects in both healthy and insulin-resistant states.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific studies on adipokines.
  • Analysis of research on leptin, adiponectin, and adipolin.
  • Synthesis of findings related to metabolic function and dysfunction.

Main Results:

  • Leptin, adiponectin, and adipolin are identified as key insulin-sensitizing adipokines.
  • These molecules play critical roles in regulating whole-body metabolism.
  • Their mechanisms are linked to insulin sensitivity in various physiological states.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action of these adipokines.
  • Elucidating these mechanisms could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases.
  • Targeting insulin-sensitizing adipokines offers potential for treating obesity and related disorders.