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Perirenal Fat in Disease Progression: From Inflammatory Mediator to Therapeutic Target

open access: yesInternational Journal of Urology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Perirenal fat (PRF), the adipose tissue that encases the kidneys, has long been considered a passive energy reservoir and mechanical buffer. However, emerging evidence has identified PRF as a biologically active visceral fat depot that secretes adipocytokines, inflammatory mediators, and other bioactive molecules, and thereby contributes to ...
Eiji Kashiwagi
wiley   +1 more source

Leptin promoter G2548A variant, elevated plasma leptin levels, and increased risk of Type 2 diabetes with CAD in Iranian patients: A genetic association study

open access: yesJournal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
The paper should be of interest to readers in the areas of genetic association, polymorphism, and Type 2 diabetes. ABSTRACT Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). Leptin polymorphism is known to be associated with obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Leila Saremi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Induction by leptin of uncoupling protein-2 and enzymes of fatty acid oxidation

open access: green, 1997
Yan-Ting Zhou   +7 more
openalex   +1 more source

Distinct patterns of hypogonadism in a cross‐sectional study of Malaysian men with type 2 diabetes mellitus: The role of insulin resistance, visceral adiposity, and aging

open access: yesJournal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
Age is significantly associated with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, while insulin resistance and visceral adiposity are strongly linked to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Older and obese Malaysian type 2 diabetes mellitus males, particularly those with coronary artery disease and lower HDL‐C levels, are at higher risk.
Waye‐Hann Kang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leptin Gene Expression in the Brain and Pituitary Gland

open access: bronze, 1999
Barbara Morash   +4 more
openalex   +1 more source

The role of leptin in health and disease

open access: yesTemperature, 2017
Angela M. Ramos-Lobo, J. Donato
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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