Abstract
Leptin is being recognized as a multifunctional cytokine with diverse actions on body weight, energy expenditure, glucose homeostasis, reproduction, hemopoiesis and wound repair. This commentary describes some evidences related with its possible role in liver diseases, particularly, in fat deposition, inflammation and fibrosis.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 122-124 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Fatty liver
- Fibrosis cirrhosis
- Leptin
- Liver disease
- Obesity
