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Relationship between leptin and C-reactive protein in young Finnish adults.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Dec 2007
Viikari Liisa A, Huupponen Risto K, Viikari Jorma S A, Marniemi Jukka, Eklund Carita, Hurme Mikko, Lehtimäki Terho, Kivimäki Mika, Raitakari Olli T
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CONTEXT: Leptin and C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations are increased in inflammation, and both have been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to explore in a population-based sample whether the relation between leptin and CRP is independent of obesity level and whether genetic causes of CRP elevation contribute to leptin levels. DESIGN: This was a...
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