Leptin Concentration, Obesity, and Plasma Non-esterified Fatty Acid Levels in Children

Leptin Concentration, Obesity, and Plasma Non-esterified Fatty Acid Levels in Children

The association between obesity and higher non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) levels has been established in adults. In contrast, lower NEFA levels have been described in children with obesity although the reason behind this association remains unclear. Leptin, which regulates body weight and plays a...

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Main Authors: Claudia Vales-Villamarín, Henar Ortega-Senovilla, Olaya de Dios, Iris Pérez-Nadador, Teresa Gavela-Pérez, Leandro Soriano-Guillén, Carmen Garcés
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
non-esterified fatty acids
leptin
obesity
BMI
children
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.812779/full

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