Adropin

peptide · cardiovascular · endocrine · digestive · Subcutaneous · IV

Adropin, a peptide. Liver / brain-secreted 76-residue peptide hormone (the active 34-aa C-terminal fragment is what circulates).… Subcutaneous half-life 1 h.

Liver / brain-secreted 76-residue peptide hormone (the active 34-aa C-terminal fragment is what circulates). Insulin-sensitizing + endothelial protective; low levels associate with metabolic syndrome. Research-stage; no clinical product yet.