Human Complement C1q tumor necrosis factor-related protein 4,CTRP4 ELI

May be involved in the regulation of the inflammatory network.

Its role as pro- or anti-inflammatory seems to be context dependent (PubMed:21658842, PubMed:27086950).

Seems to have some role in regulating food intake and energy balance when administered in the brain.

This effect is sustained over a two-day period, and it is accompanied by decreased expression of orexigenic neuropeptides in the hypothalamus 3 h post-injection (By similarity).

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