Proinflammatory products of the adipocyte include the following:

• Tumor necrosis factor-alpha;
• Interleukin 6;
• Monocyte chemo attractant protein–1 (MCP-1).
• Other adipocyte products include the following :
• Lipotransin;
• Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) - Associated with cardiovascular risk;
• Adipocyte lipid-binding protein;
• Acyl-stimulation protein;
• Prostaglandins;
• Adipsin;
• Perilipins;
• Lactate;
• Leptin - Appetite regulator;
• Adiponectin - With a major role in insulin sensitivity;
• Monobutyrin;
• Phospholipid transfer protein.