Leptin: in search of role (s) in human physiology and pathophysiology.
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Endocrinology (1998) 49, 551–567 Leptin: in search of role(s) in human physiology and
pathophysiology Christos S. Mantzoros and Stergios J. Moschos Division of Endocrinology,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA (Received
20 January 1998; returned for revision 19 March 1998; finally revised 15 April 1998; accepted
11 May 1998) Obesity, a health problem reaching epidemic proportions in western countries …
Endocrinology (1998) 49, 551–567 Leptin: in search of role(s) in human physiology and
pathophysiology Christos S. Mantzoros and Stergios J. Moschos Division of Endocrinology,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA (Received
20 January 1998; returned for revision 19 March 1998; finally revised 15 April 1998; accepted
11 May 1998) Obesity, a health problem reaching epidemic proportions in western countries …
Abstract
Examines the role of leptin in human physiology and pathophysiology. Advancement of body adiposity and energy balance regulation; Regulation of energy intake and expenditures; Importance of adipose tissue in treating eating disorders.
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