Adipocyte protein 2

aP2 (is_associated_with::adipocyte Protein 2) is a is_associated_with::carrier protein for is_associated_with::fatty acids that is primarily expressed in adipocytes and is_associated_with::macrophages. aP2 is also called fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4). Blocking this protein either through genetic engineering or drugs has the possibility of treating heart disease, diabetes, asthma, obesity, and fatty liver disease.