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 (UK) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Fatty liver
- Fibrosis cirrhosis
- Leptin
- Liver disease
- Obesity
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