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Purpose : Leptin is the product of the ob gene secreted by adipocyte. This study investigated whether leptin concentrations were elevated in obese children and the relationship between leptin concentrations and gender, and age in Korean children.
Methods : We measured serum concentrations of leptin in 124 subjects(10 to 18 years, 62 girls and 62 boys). Height, weight, obesity index, and... |
