30 kDa adipocyte complement related protein, ACDC, ACRP30, Adipocyte, Adipocyte C1q and collagen domain containing protein, Adipocyte complement related 30 kDa protein, Adipocyte complement related protein of 30 kDa, adipocyte-specific secretory protein, Adiponectin, Adiponectin precursor, adiponectin, C1Q and collagen domain containing, Adipoq, Adipose most abundant gene transcript 1, Adipose specific collagen like factor, ADIPQTL1, ADPN, APM1, C1q and collagen domain-containing protein, GBP28, Gelatin binding protein, Gelatin binding protein 28.
Important adipokine involved in the control of fat metabolism and insulin sensitivity, with direct anti-diabetic, anti-atherogenic and anti-inflammatory activities. Stimulates AMPK phosphorylation and activation in the liver and the skeletal muscle, enhancing glucose utilization and fatty-acid combustion.
