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Leptin and Mucosal Immunity

Enhanced susceptibility to infection has long been recognized in children with congenital deficiency of leptin or its receptor. Studies in mice have demonstrated that leptin deficiency affects both the innate and acquired immune systems. Here we review recent studies that demonstrate the impact on i...

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Autores principales: Mackey-Lawrence, Nicole M., Petri, William A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3425733/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22692456
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/mi.2012.40