"Adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (FABP4) is a member of the intracellular
lipid-binding protein family and is predominantly expressed in adipose tissue.
Emerging evidence suggests that FABP4 plays a role in some aspects of the metabolic syndrome
including the development of type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis.
We have recently reported that secretory products from human adipocytes
directly and acutely depressed cardiac contractile function", http://edoc.mdc-berlin.de/10303/