Various hormone-like molecules (adiponectin, leptin, resistin, apelin, visfatin, adipsin, omentin, chemerin, and metrnl) are classified as adipokines that are produced by WAT and play a multifaceted role in numerous diseases, including diabetes, atherosclerosis, CVD, and immune disorders [60, 61]. The gene discussed is ADIPOQ; the disease is atherosclerosis.