Leptin as well as Free Leptin Receptor Is Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Young Women
Background and Aim. Leptin has two forms in the circulation: free and bound forms. The soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) circulates in the blood and can bind to leptin. The aim of this study is to assess the concentrations of the leptin and the sOB-R in PCOS and its relation to adiposity, insulin resi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Endocrinology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/927805 |