Effects of visfatin gene polymorphisms on glycolipid metabolism and exercise-induced weight reduction in obesity.
- Author:
Ai-Ping LAI
1
,
2
;
Wen-He CHEN
Author Information
1. Physical Education Department of Zhejiang College of Sports, Hangzhou 311231, China. lap810@
2. com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Exercise;
physiology;
Glycolipids;
metabolism;
Humans;
Nicotinamide Phosphoribosyltransferase;
genetics;
physiology;
Obesity;
genetics;
metabolism;
Polymorphism, Genetic;
Weight Loss;
genetics
- From:
Acta Physiologica Sinica
2012;64(1):96-100
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Visfatin, also named nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase (NAMPT), is a cytokine secreted from adipose tissue. Visfatin can regulate immune action and is involved in the NAD+ salvage pathway. In addition, recent researches have shown that visfatin helps the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism, especially in exercise-induced weight reduction for obesity. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the contribution of visfatin gene polymorphisms to glucose and lipid metabolism and exercise-induced weight reduction in obesity.
