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Severe Early-Onset Obesity in Three Adult Patients Harboring Inactivating Mutations of the Leptin Receptor Gene

Background: Leptin is secreted by white adipocytes in response to fat storage and binds to leptin receptors (LEPR) expressed all over the body particularly in hypothalamic neurons. This hormone regulates several physiologic functions including energy expenditure and appetite. Clinical Case: We descr...

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Autores principales: Chaves, Carolina Marques, Kay, Teresa, Anselmo, Joao
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8089149/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jendso/bvab048.072