Plasma leptin values in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
Obesity has a protective effect against osteoporosis and this effect has been attributed to a high body fat content. It has been shown that the leptin concentration is higher in obese patients. Leptin, the protein product of obesity gene, is a hormone produced in adipose tissue. Some studies suggest...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.bjbms.org/ojs/index.php/bjbms/article/view/2361 |