Relationship between Plasma Leptin Level and Chronic Kidney Disease
Background. Leptin is an adipose tissue-derived hormone shown to be related to several metabolic, inflammatory, and hemostatic factors related to chronic kidney disease. Recent animal studies have reported that infusion of recombinant leptin into normal rats for 3 weeks fosters the development of gl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Nephrology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/269532 |