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1. 1. Studies on the regulation and in vitro metabolic effects of leptin in children and adults

   Författare :Amira M I Elimam; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :Leptin; growth hormone; cortisol; Dexamethasone; insulin; fasting; total parenteral nutrition; meal timing; obese children; Prader Willi syndrome; adipocyte; lipolysis; lipogenesis.;

   Sammanfattning : Leptin is a protein hormone secreted by adipocytes, which binds to receptors in the brain to affect food intake and energy expenditure. The leptin receptor is a member of the cytokine receptor family and is widely distributed in the body suggesting a broader role for leptin. LÄS MER