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Leptin signaling and hyperparathyroidism: clinical and genetic associations.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons - 1 Jun 2014
Hoang Don, Broer Niclas, Roman Sanziana A, Yao Xiaopan, Abitbol Nathalie, Li Fangyong, Sosa Julie A, Sue Gloria R, DeWan Andrew T, Wong Ma-Li, Licinio Julio, Simpson Christine, Li Alexander Y, Pizzoferrato Nicole, Narayan Deepak
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The role of leptin in mediating calcium-related metabolic processes is not well understood. STUDY DESIGN: We enrolled patients with hyperparathyroidism undergoing parathyroidectomy in a prospective study to assess postoperative changes to serum leptin and parathyroid hormone levels and to determine the presence of LEPR (leptin receptor) polymorphisms. Patients undergoing hemithyroidectomy under...
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