We also show novel data that serum CTRP1 concentrations were significantly higher, and serum CTRP12 concentrations were significantly lower in T2DM participants after a 2 hour 75g OGTT, however, there were no significant differences in serum CTRP9 and serum CTRP13 concentrations. The gene discussed is C1QTNF12; the disease is type 2 diabetes mellitus.