Modulation of Leptin and Leptin Receptor Expression in Mice Acutely Infected with <i>Neospora caninum</i>

<i>Neospora caninum</i> is an apicomplexan parasite that in cattle assumes particular importance, as it is responsible for abortions reported worldwide. Leptin is an adipokine mainly secreted by adipocytes, which beside its role in maintaining metabolic homeostasis also has important eff...

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Main Authors: Luzia Teixeira, Alexandra Correia, Bárbara M. Oliveira, Ana Pinto, Paula G. Ferreira, Manuel Vilanova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/7/587