Leptin in pediatrics: A hormone from adipocyte that wheels several functions in children
The protein leptin, a pleiotropic hormone regulates appetite and energy balance of the body and plays important roles in controlling linear growth, pubertal development, cardiovascular function, and immunity. Recent findings in the understanding of the structure, functional roles, and clinical signi...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2012;volume=16;issue=9;spage=577;epage=587;aulast=Soliman |