Evaluation of Leptin Levels in Major beta-Thalassemic Patients
Introduction: Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone. Exogenous leptin allows the recovery of the reproductive function. In humans, leptin correlates positively with the body mass index (BMI). The aim of this study was to investigate the association of leptin with the toxic effects of iron overload....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2009-12-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research |
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| Online Access: | https://ijhoscr.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijhoscr/article/view/223 |