Serum leptin levels are positively associated with aortic stiffness in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3–5
Leptin potentially exerts atherogenic effects.This study evaluated the relationship between serum leptin levels and aortic stiffness in patients with stage 3–5 chronic kidney disease (CKD). Totally 205 participants were enrolled. Fasting blood sample were checked and serum leptin were measured by en...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Adipocyte |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21623945.2020.1764799 |