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Adipokine Dysregulation

Meaning

Adipokine dysregulation refers to an imbalanced or aberrant secretion pattern of adipokines, the peptide hormones released by adipose tissue. This clinical state involves an altered ratio of pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory signaling molecules, frequently characterized by elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines and reduced levels of protective adipokines like adiponectin. Such hormonal imbalance profoundly impacts systemic health, driving chronic low-grade inflammation. This dysregulation is a key pathophysiological feature linking excess adiposity to metabolic disease.