Expression of leptin and leptin receptor isoforms in the human stomach

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Heiko Mix · Hochschule Hannover

A. Widjaja · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Oliver Jandl · Hochschule Hannover

Markus Cornberg · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Ajay Kaul · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Michael Göke · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Winfried Beil ·

Abstract

Leptin and leptin receptors are expressed in human gastric mucosa. These findings suggest a paracrine and/or autocrine effect of leptin on gastric epithelial cell function.

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Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

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Published in: Gut

Volume 47, Issue 4, pp. 481-486

DOI: 10.1136/gut.47.4.481

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 3.51

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Expression of leptin and leptin receptor isoforms in the human stomach

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