This idea has recently been challenged by a study showing that increased levels of resistin in people with chronic kidney disease are associated with lowered renal function and inflammation, but not with insulin resistance.
Porén, esta idea foi recentemente posta en dúbida por un estudo que indica que un aumento nos niveis de resistina en persoas con nefropatías crónicas está asociado co declive da función renal e a inflamación, pero non coa resistencia á insulina.