Role of adiponectin and leptin on body development in infants during the first year of life

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The control of growth and nutritional status in the foetus and neonate is a complex mechanism, in which also hormones produced by adipose tissue, such as adiponectin and leptin are involved. The aim of this study was to evaluate leve...

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Main Authors: Gasparoni Antonella, Stronati Mauro, Pagani Sara, Travaglino Paola, Arvigo Marica, Meazza Cristina, Bozzola Elena, Bianco Carolina, Bozzola Mauro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/36/1/26