Leptin Levels Are Higher in Whole Compared to Skim Human Milk, Supporting a Cellular Contribution
Human milk (HM) contains a plethora of metabolic hormones, including leptin, which is thought to participate in the regulation of the appetite of the developing infant. Leptin in HM is derived from a combination of de novo mammary synthesis and transfer from the maternal serum. Moreover, leptin is p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/11/711 |