Carbohydrate and fat have different effects on plasma leptin concentrations and adipose tissue leptin production.
Leptin is secreted by adipocytes and plays a role in the regulation of food intake. However, the regulation of leptin production by adipose tissue is unclear. We have investigated whether a mixed meal or a high-fat load given orally, or a pure fat load given intravenously, stimulates adipose tissue...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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