Leptin as an important link between obesity and cardiovascular risk factors in men with acute myocardial infarction
Objective: The levels of leptin, a major regulator of lipid metabolism, may increase in obesity, and contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome. Leptin is produced by adipose tissue and is a peptide hormone, which has strong association with obesity, elevated cardiovascular risk, and morbid...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-03-01
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Series: | Indian Heart Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483215002904 |