Leptin in human plasma is derived in part from the brain, and cleared by the kidneys

Lancet. 1998 Mar 21;351(9106):879. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(05)70289-0.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Brain / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / metabolism*
  • Leptin
  • Male
  • Metabolic Clearance Rate
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / metabolism*
  • Proteins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Leptin
  • Proteins