Human Adiponectin, also referred to as AdipoQ, Acrp30, apm-1 or GBP28, is a secreted protein expressed exclusively in differentiated adipocyte (adipokine). Adiponectin contains a modular structure comprising an N-terminal collagenous domain followed by a C-terminal globular domain. Adiponectin plays a role in various physiological processes such as energy homeostasis and obesity. Plasma levels of adiponectin are reduced in obese humans, and decreased levels are associated with insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. Alternative Names: Adipocyte protein, Adipocyte complement-related 30 kDa protein protein, AdipoQ protein, 30 kDa adipocyte complement-related protein protein, apM-1 protein, 30 kDa adipocyte complement related protein protein, ACRP30 protein, ACDC protein, ACRP 30 protein, APM1 protein, Adipose most abundant gene transcript 1 protein protein, Adipose most abundant gene transcript 1 protein, Adipocyte C1q and collagen domain containing protein protein, Gelati protein, APM 1 protein, Adipocyte complement related protein of 30 kDa protein, , ACRP30 protein, C1q and collagen domain-containing protein protein, GBP28 protein, Gelatin binding protein protein, Adipocyte complement related 30 kDa protein protein, Adiponectin protein, GBP 28 protein