Evaluation of Serum Leptin Levels and Growth in Patients with β-Thalassaemia Major
Background. Iron deposition in the body can damage the endocrine glands of patients with β-thalassaemia major (β-TM). Leptin plays a key role in the regulation of appetite, body fat mass, and endocrine function. Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum leptin and growt...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Anemia |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8454286 |