ADIPOQ and type 2 diabetes mellitus: ADIPOQ single nucleotide variations (SNVs) have been associated with T2D (p < 10-2), insulin resistance (p < 10-2), and serum adiponectin (p < 10-8) (Vasseur et al. 2002; Filippi et al. 2004; Hivert et al. 2008; Mackevics et al. 2006; Mousavinasab et al. 2006).