LEPTIN RESISTANCE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES
Leptin is one of adipocyte-secreted hormones. It signals to the brain and other tissues about the status of body energy reserves. Circulating leptin levels are directly proportional to the amount of the body fat. Leptin concentration increases when surfeit and decreases during fasting. Obese patient...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ukrmedknyha
2017-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Medical Research |
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Online Access: | https://ojs.tdmu.edu.ua/index.php/ijmr/article/view/7563 |