Article
Immune phenotype and serum leptin in children with obesity-related liver disease.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jan 2006
Iorio Raffaele, Sepe Angela, Giannattasio Antonietta, Cirillo Francesco, Spagnuolo Maria Immacolata, Franzese Adriana, Fontana Silvia, Aufiero Daniela, Perna Francesco, Vegnente Angela, Matarese Giuseppe
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CONTEXT: Little is known about pathogenesis of obesity-related liver disease in childhood. Data on the relationship among leptin, immunological parameters, and liver disease in obese children are lacking. OBJECTIVE: Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate immune phenotype and leptin ser...
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