Leptin and Obesity: Understanding the Impact on Dyslipidemia
Leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, regulates energy balance and body weight by suppressing appetite and increasing energy expenditure. In obesity, there is often leptin resistance, reducing the hormone’s effects due to factors such as inflammation and changes in leptin receptors. This resistan...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2023
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/87874 |
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