Similarly, omentin-1 is also a novel adipokine. It suppresses ICAM-1, VCAM-1, COX-2 and oxidation of LDL, thus inhibiting the formation of foam cells from macrophages, and plays an important role in the prevention of atherosclerosis. Proper modulation of its activity can be very useful for management of disorders of metabolic diseases. This evidence concerns the gene VCAM1 and atherosclerosis.