Leptin, Obesity, and Leptin Resistance: Where Are We 25 Years Later?
Leptin, a hormone that is capable of effectively reducing food intake and body weight, was initially considered for use in the treatment of obesity. However, obese subjects have since been found to have high levels of circulating leptin and to be insensitive to the exogenous administration of leptin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/11/2704 |