Increased activation and cytokine secretion in B cells stimulated with leptin in aged humans
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aging is associated chronic inflammation and autoimmunity, and increased levels of leptin. Increased levels of leptin are associated with inflammation and autoimmunity. We have recently reported that leptin activates B cells to induce secretion of proinflammatory...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Immunity & Ageing |
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| Online Access: | http://www.immunityageing.com/content/10/1/3 |