Serum and Tissue Expression Levels of Leptin and Leptin Receptor Are Putative Markers of Specific Feline Mammary Carcinoma Subtypes

Obesity is an established risk factor for breast cancer in post-menopausal women, being associated with elevated serum levels of leptin. Although overweight is a common condition in cat, the role of leptin and its receptor in feline mammary carcinoma remains unsettled. In this study, serum leptin an...

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Main Authors: Andreia Gameiro, Catarina Nascimento, Ana Catarina Urbano, Jorge Correia, Fernando Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.625147/full