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Leptin induces an inflammatory phenotype in lean Wistar rats.
Mediators of inflammation - 1 Jan 2009
Allman Monique, Wallace Mathew, Gaskin Latausha, Rivera Chantal A
Abstract excerpt
The present study addressed the hypothesis that leptin promotes leukocyte trafficking into adipose tissue. Accordingly, male Wistar rats were treated with saline or recombinant rat leptin (1 mg/kg) via the tail vein. Leukocyte trafficking in mesenteric venules was quantified by intravital microsc...
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