Leptin levels do not change acutely with food administration in normal or obese subjects, but are negatively correlated with pituitary-adrenal activity.
BACKGROUND: Leptin is a peptide secreted by white adipose tissue which has been shown to have a major influence on body weight regulation, while animal studies have revealed widespread interconnections between leptin and other endocrine systems, especially with insulin. However, its acute regulation...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1997
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