Role of the kidney in human leptin metabolism

The results of a study indicate that the human kidney plays a substantial role in leptin removal from plasma by taking up and degrading the peptide.

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Published in:American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism 1997-11, Vol.36 (5), p.E903-E907
Main Authors: MEYER, C, ROBSON, D, RACKOVSKY, N, NADKARNI, V, GERICH, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hemodynamics. Rheology
Kidneys
Metabolism
Peptides
Plasma
Vertebrates: cardiovascular system
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Summary:The results of a study indicate that the human kidney plays a substantial role in leptin removal from plasma by taking up and degrading the peptide.
ISSN:0193-1849
1522-1555