Partial leptin deficiency and human adiposity.
The adipocyte-derived hormone leptin is crucial for energy homeostasis in mammals; mice and humans without it suffer from a voracious appetite and extreme obesity. The effect on energy balance of variations in plasma leptin above a minimal threshold is uncertain, however, particularly in humans. Her...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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