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Evaluation of Serum Leptin Levels and Growth in Patients with β-Thalassaemia Major
Background. Iron deposition in the body can damage the endocrine glands of patients with β-thalassaemia major (β-TM). Leptin plays a key role in the regulation of appetite, body fat mass, and endocrine function. Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum leptin and growt...
Autores principales: | Al-Naama, Lamia Mustafa, Hassan, Meaad Kadum, Abdul Karim, Muhannad Maki |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2016
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4819093/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27088012 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8454286 |
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