Early onset obesity due to a mutation in the human leptin receptor gene

SUMMARY: Leptin is secreted by adipocytes in response to fat storage and binds to its receptor (LEPR), which is ubiquitously expressed throughout the body. Leptin regulates energy expenditure and is anorexigenic. In this study, we describe the clinical and hormonal findings of three siblings with a...

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Autores principales: Chaves, Carolina, Kay, Teresa, Anselmo, João
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Bioscientifica Ltd 2022
Materias:
Unique/Unexpected Symptoms or Presentations of a Disease
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9422261/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36001025
http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/EDM-21-0124

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9422261/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36001025
http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/EDM-21-0124

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