Leptin hormonal functions, dysfunctions, and clinical uses (Nova Science, 2011)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Interplay of leptin with the stress system components / George Soulis, Efthymia Kitraki -- The effect of drugs on leptin metabolism / Irem Fatma Uludag, Izmir Tepecik -- Leptin : a novel therapeutic target in the fight against neuro-degeneration? / G.H. Doherty -- Role of leptin in the activation of the immune system / Patricia Fernández-Riejos [and others] -- Role of leptin in the mammary gland development, lactation, and in neonatal physiology / Mario Baratta -- Gender difference in leptin production and leptin sensitivity / Haife Shi -- The role and application of leptin in control of female reproductive functions / Alexander V. Sirotkin -- Risk of primary hypogonadism in patients with OSA due to high leptin levels / Madalina Miniciu Macrea, Leon Zagrean -- Neonatal leptin surge / Takashi Higuchi -- Adipokines in human pregnancy : the role of leptin and adiponectin / Shali Mazaki-Tovi [and others]