Leptin

Hormonal Functions, Dysfunctions & Clinical Uses

Rose M Hemling, Arthur T Belkin (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

313 Seiten

2012
Nova Science Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-61122-891-5 (ISBN)

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Presents topical research in the study of leptin, including the interaction of leptin with stress system components; the effects of serum leptin levels of some drugs; leptin as a novel therapeutic reagent in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases; the role of leptin in the activation of the immune system; and, more.

This book presents topical research in the study of leptin, including the interaction of leptin with stress system components; the effects of serum leptin levels of some drugs; leptin as a novel therapeutic reagent in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases; the role of leptin in the activation of the immune system; gender difference in leptin production and leptin senstitivity and neonatal leptin surge.

Preface; Interplay of Leptin with the Stress System Components; The Effect of Drugs on Leptin Metabolism; Leptin: A Novel Therapeutic Target in the Fight Against Neuro-Degeneration?; Role of Leptin in the Activation of the Immune System; Role of Leptin in the Mammary Gland Development, Lactation & in Neonatal Physiology; Gender Difference in Leptin Production & Leptin Sensitivity; The Role & Application of Leptin in Control of Female Reproductive Functions; Risk of Primary Hypogonadism in Patients with OSA Due to High Leptin Levels; Neonatal Leptin Surge; Adipokines in Human Pregnancy: The Role of Leptin & Adiponectin; Index.

Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	260 x 180 mm
Gewicht	896 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zellbiologie
ISBN-10	1-61122-891-3 / 1611228913
ISBN-13	978-1-61122-891-5 / 9781611228915
Zustand	Neuware