Leptin System in Obese Dog Skin: A Pilot Study

Obesity predisposes to several health problems including skin diseases. However, information on the relationship between obesity and skin disorders in pets is very scarce. Leptin (LEP) is mainly produced by adipose tissue and has a prominent role in skin biology. This study evaluated the LEP system...

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Main Authors: Margherita Maranesi, Antonio Di Loria, Cecilia Dall’Aglio, Diego Piantedosi, Elvio Lepri, Paolo Ciaramella, Francesca Mercati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2338