Leptin and its cardiovascular effects: Focus on angiogenesis
Leptin is an endocrine hormone synthesized by adipocytes. It plays a key role in the energy homeostasis in central and peripheral tissues and has additional roles are attributed to it, such as the regulation of reproduction, immune function, bone homeostasis, and angiogenesis. The plasma concentrati...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Advanced Biomedical Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.advbiores.net/article.asp?issn=2277-9175;year=2015;volume=4;issue=1;spage=79;epage=79;aulast=Tahergorabi |