RBP4 in insulin sensitivity/resistance, diabetes, and obesity

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...

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C435S006120, C435S007930, C435S007940, C435S007950, C435S007100

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ABSTRACT:
Methods for screening molecules that modulate the activity of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) and their use in treatment of insulin resistance are described. Also described are methods of diagnosing insulin resistance and related conditions by detecting modulation of RBP4 activity.

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