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.