Congenital leptin deficiency and thyroid function
<p>Abstract</p> <p/> <p>Thyroid function is closely related to leptin's secretion by the adipose tissue. In states of leptin-deficiency, the circadian rhythm of TSH is altered, leading to central hypothyroidism in animal models. In humans, central hypothyroidism has also...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-11-01
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| Series: | Thyroid Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/content/2/1/11 |