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EOY Academic Discount
2023 Academic Discount* for Select Diabetes ELISA Kits ALPOC is excited to offer an exclusive, limited-time discount to academic institutions performing diabetes and obesity research. Catalog Number Description List Price 80-INSHU-CH01 Human Ins...
Understanding the Role of Energy Homeostasis in Diabetes
Introduction The prevalence of diabetes and obesity has been on the rise for several decades and research has demonstrated that other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system and kidneys, can be affected by diabetes. The key to understanding the relationship between diabetes and the...
Physiological Actions of Natriuretic Peptides
Introduction Humans have at least 50 discovered hormones managing vital biological functions in the body. These hormones are produced by the body’s organs and glands. Natriuretic peptides (NPs) are structurally related hormones synthesized and released from the heart, including atrial natriuretic p...
The Changing Roles of Bone Remodeling Biomarkers
Introduction Bones are traditionally known for their support, protection and movement properties, as well as their role in the processes of mineral balance and blood cell production. Research supports that bones do more than they were originally recognized for. Previous research investigating osteo...
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Biomarkers
Introduction Humans and the environment are exposed to numerous chemicals every day1. Each year, about 2,000 new chemicals are manufactured in the U.S.2. Research findings over the years have shown how some chemicals known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can interact with the endocrine sys...
The Impact of Adiponectin in NAFLD and NASH Research
Date: March 7, 2017 Lately, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) have been widely discussed in both the clinical and research communities. Some of the focus has been related to alternative research methods that can improve diagnostic and monitoring meth...
Adipokines and Adipose Tissue-Liver Crosstalk in Energy Metabolism
Research over the past several decades examining adipokines and adipose tissue-liver crosstalk in energy metabolism has revealed that adipose tissue is a very important metabolically active endocrine organ1. White, brown, and beige adipose tissue generate and secrete adipokines, such as adiponectin ...
Obesity Induced Adipose Tissue Dysfunction and NAFLD
Obesity is a known risk factor for developing metabolic diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)1. An increasing amount of evidence shows that obesity induced adipose tissue dysfunction and NAFLD development are closely related2. Obesity induced changes to adipokine secretion can h...
Organ Crosstalk in Obesity and NAFLD
The liver is vital to various metabolic functions including lipid and glucose metabolism. In order to maintain homeostasis, efficient gut-liver and adipose tissue-liver communications are needed1,2. Research indicates that obesity induced dysfunctions within these crosstalks can lead to imbalances i...
Insulin Resistance: Root Causes, Detection, and Prevention
The Diabetes Pandemic According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization, more than 34 million Americans and 422 million people worldwide have diabetes.1,2 90 to 95% of people with diabetes have type 2.1 The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and K...
Featured Biomarkers from A to Z
This handout briefly describes the role of several important hormones measured in research.
Celebrating Diabetes Research
In honor of scientists and researchers in the field of diabetes, we've compiled a partial list of their 2023 published work. These publications aren't just studies; they're milestones on the path to a healthier future, made possible by their dedication.  What makes this list so ...