Study of adipokine secretion and their functions.

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for all their generous help, tremendous support, and valuable opinions. I consider it an honor to work with fellow Iab mates and colleagues. I have furthermore thanked to the financial support of the research scholarship awarded by School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all the faculty members of the Department o f Bioengineering (SCBE, NTU) for their teaching and motivation. Last but not least, I would like to give my special thanks to my dearest parents, brother and sister, for their continuous understanding and consideration throughout my life. I am deeply indebted to my love, family, friends and colleagues whose love, friendship, care and kindness helped me to boost my inspiration and enthusiasm during these years.