Article
[The (-2548G/A) polymorphism of leptin gene in women with gestational hypertension and preeclampsia].
Ginekologia polska - 1 May 2008
Drews Krzysztof, Seremak-Mrozikiewicz Agnieszka, Barlik Magdalena, Kurzawińska Grazyna, Wender-Ozegowska Ewa, Iciek Rafał, Mrozikiewicz Przemysław M
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INTRODUCTION: Leptin is a polypeptide hormone (167 amino acids, molecular weight of about 16kDa), synthesized mainly in white adipose tissue. The hormone plays an important role in regulation of hunger and satiety processes, in metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, development of cardio-vascular diseases and obesity. The occurrence of the increased level of leptin in pregnant women with hypertension, especially...
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