Leptin Effects on the Regenerative Capacity of Human Periodontal Cells

Obesity is increasing throughout the globe and characterized by excess adipose tissue, which represents a complex endocrine organ. Adipose tissue secrets bioactive molecules called adipokines, which act at endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine levels. Obesity has recently been shown to be associated w...

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Main Authors: Marjan Nokhbehsaim, Sema Keser, Andressa Vilas Boas Nogueira, Andreas Jäger, Søren Jepsen, Joni Augusto Cirelli, Christoph Bourauel, Sigrun Eick, James Deschner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/180304
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