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Clinical Endocrinology
Studies from University of Milan have provided new data on clinical endocrinology
July 2nd, 2008
" The present study was aimed at evaluating the relationship of total leptin, and its free leptin (FL) and bound leptin (BL) fractions with adipose mass in very old euthyroid women, in relationship to thyroid function. Subjects and methods Twenty-five older women (age: 73-95 years) were studied," scientists writing in the journal Clinical Endocrinology report. "Subjects representing underweight, normal weight and overweight/obese conditions were included. Plasma leptin, TSH, free T-4 (FT4) and free T-3, (FT3) total and HDL cholesterol were measured. FL and BL were evaluated by Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) analysis. Plasma leptin concentration was...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-07-02)
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