In conclusion, this study expands our understanding of the genetic influences on adiponectin levels. We have implicated a novel locus, ARL15, in the regulation of adiponectin levels and clarified the role of variants near ADIPOQ on adiponectin levels. Finally, we provide further evidence that the variant at ARL15 may influence risk of T2D and CHD, thus providing impetus for further study of ARL15.
