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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Main Authors: O. M. Oleshchuk, H. Ya. Loi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ukrmedknyha 2017-07-01
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