The relationship between leptin and periodontitis: a literature review
Leptin is a peptide hormone that regulates energy balance, immune inflammatory response, and bone metabolism. Several studies have demonstrated a relationship between leptin and periodontitis, a local inflammatory disease that progressively weakens the supporting structures of the teeth, eventually...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2023-12-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/16633.pdf |