Basic Science Sector

Citation:

Habib, D. F., A. A. Fahmi, N. M. Kholousy, A. I. Amin, M. Shalaby, M. M. Ahmed, and A. A. M. Shanab, "The Role of Liver in Leptin Metabolism in Experimental Nephrotic Syndrome", Excli Journal, 2011.

Abstract:

Leptin is a hormone influencing food intake, energy expenditure and body weight. It is pro-duced by adipocytes, exerts its effects on brain, endocrine pancreas and other organs by acti-vating trans-membrane receptors and is cleared from plasma mainly by the kidneys. Several studies have suggested that leptin's effects on metabolism are mediated by the liver.

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