Overt leptin response to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation negatively correlates with pregnancy outcome in in vitro fertilization--embryo transfer cycle
Context: A critical body mass of adipose tissue is essential for the normal development of female reproductive functions. Leptin, an adipocyte-derived hormone encoded by the ′Ob′ gene has been proposed as a peripheral signal indicating the adequacy of nutritional status for reproductive functions. I...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jhrsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0974-1208;year=2012;volume=5;issue=2;spage=194;epage=199;aulast=Chakrabarti |