Studies about contribution of leptin receptor in cardiovascular risk
Abstract Leptin is a hormone secreted by adipose tissue. It is involved in the regulation of appetite and energy expenditure. Leptin binds to its receptor (LEPR) that is expressed in the central nervous system as well as in other tissues including adipocytes and endothelial cells. Plasma leptin lev...
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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Oulun yliopisto
2013
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| Online Access: | http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526203058 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:9789526203058 |