Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305577206
Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 27, Problem 21P
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To describe:

The formation of the resistinhexamer.

Introduction:

Resistinis also known as the adipose tissue-specific secretory factor. It is made up of 108 peptide residues in humans, and 114 residues in the mouse. It is a hormone and works as a cytokine, which is mainly associated with diabetes and obesity.

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