Leptin: role over central nervous system in epilepsy

Leptin: role over central nervous system in epilepsy

Abstract Adipose tissue is a dynamic organ with different effects on the body. Many of these effects are mediated by leptin, a hormone strongly involved in regulation of feeding and energy metabolism. It has an important role as a mediator of neuronal excitatory activity and higher brain functions....

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Main Authors: Laura Mora-Muñoz, Alejandro Guerrero-Naranjo, Elisa Angélica Rodríguez-Jimenez, Claudio Alberto Mastronardi, Alberto Velez-van-Meerbeke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Subjects:
Leptin
Adipose tissue
Nervous system
Hypothalamus
Epilepsy
Anticonvulsants
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12868-018-0453-9

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