Interaction between Adiponectin and Aldosterone.

More than two thirds of the US population are considered overweight or obese. Adipocytes are now appreciated as important endocrine organs, secreting various factors with hormonal effects. Several different adipokines have been identified, including adiponectin, which is associated with improved insulin sensitivity, a better lipoprotein profile, and lower rates of vascular inflammation and cardiovascular disease. Several studies have identified the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system as important in the regulation of adiponectin. These studies lay the fundamental groundwork for developing targeted therapies with potential to reduce the burden of obesity-associated diseases, such as the cardiorenal metabolic syndrome.