Leptin is now considered an important signalling molecule of the reproductive system, as it
regulates the production of gonadotrophins, the blastocyst formation and implantation, the …

Leptin, which was identified originally as an adipocyte-derived protein, was regarded for
years as an exclusive regulator of satiety and energy homeostasis. A role for leptin in …

Reproductive function is dependent on energy resources. The role of weight, body
composition, fat distribution and the effect of diet have been largely investigated in …

Adverse environments during the fetal and neonatal development period may permanently
program physiology and metabolism, and lead to increased risk of diseases in later life …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare adipokines' levels between women
with and without preeclampsia based on maternal body mass index (BMI). STUDY DESIGN …

Little is known about rates and predictors of remission of childhood asthma after the onset of
puberty. We used data collected at ages 6, 8, 11, 13, and 16 years from the Tucson …

Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived plasma protein with insulin-sensitizing and
antiatherosclerotic properties. The aim of this study was to examine whether adiponectin is …

The objective of this study was to describe fluctuations in leptin concentrations during late
pregnancy and lactation and to investigate how those fluctuations are related to energy …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is the failure of the fetus to achieve his/her intrinsic
growth potential, due to anatomical and/or functional disorders and diseases in the feto …

Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that decreases food intake and body weight via its
receptor in the hypothalamus. In rodents, it also modulates glucose metabolism by …