Journal
MOLECULES
Volume 25, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules25030549
Keywords
adropin; Enho; adiposity; metabolism; type 2 diabetes; liver; cancer; cardiovascular system
Funding
- National Science Centre of Poland [2016/23/D/NZ4/03557]
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Adropin is a unique hormone encoded by the energy homeostasis-associated (Enho) gene. Adropin is produced in the liver and brain, and also in peripheral tissues such as in the heart and gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, adropin is present in the circulatory system. A decade after its discovery, there is evidence that adropin may contribute to body weight regulation, glucose and lipid homeostasis, and cardiovascular system functions. In this review, we summarize and discuss the physiological, metabolic, and pathophysiological factors regulating Enho as well as adropin. Furthermore, we review the literature addressing the role of adropin in adiposity and type 2 diabetes. Finally, we elaborate on the role of adropin in the context of the cardiovascular system, liver diseases, and cancer.
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