Role of adiponectin and leptin on body development in infants during the first year of life

• Main Authors: Gasparoni Antonella (Author), Stronati Mauro (Author), Pagani Sara (Author), Travaglino Paola (Author), Arvigo Marica (Author), Meazza Cristina (Author), Bozzola Elena (Author), Bianco Carolina (Author), Bozzola Mauro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The control of growth and nutritional status in the foetus and neonate is a complex mechanism, in which also hormones produced by adipose tissue, such as adiponectin and leptin are involved. The aim of this study was to evaluate leve...