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| Leptin: Hormonal Functions, Dysfunctions and Clinical Uses |
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| Editors: Rose M. Hemling and Arthur T. Belkin |
Book Description: This book presents topical research in the study of leptin, including the interaction of leptin with stress system components; the effects of serum leptin levels of some drugs; leptin as a novel therapeutic reagent in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases; the role of leptin in the activation of the immune system; gender difference in leptin production and leptin senstitivity and neonatal leptin surge. (Imprint: Nova Press)
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Chapter 1 - Interplay of Leptin with the Stress System Components pp. 1-32
Authors / Editors: (George Soulis, Efthymia Kitraki, Ippokratio General Hospital, Athens, Greece, and others) |
Chapter 2 - The Effect of Drugs on Leptin Metabolism pp. 33-54
Authors / Editors: (Irem Fatma Uludag, Izmir Tepecik Educational and Research Hospital, Neurology Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey) |
Chapter 3 - Leptin: A Novel Therapeutic Target in the Fight against Neuro-Degeneration? pp. 55-70
Authors / Editors: (G.H. Doherty, School of Biology, University of St. Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom) |
Chapter 4 - Role of Leptin in the Activation of the Immune System pp. 71-88
Authors / Editors: (Patricia Fernández-Riejos, Souad Najib, José Santos-Alvarez, Consuelo Martín-Romero, Antonio Pérez-Pérez, Carmen González-Yanes, Víctor Sánchez-Margalet, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, University of Seville, Spain) |
Chapter 5 - Role of Leptin in the Mammary Gland Development, Lactation and in Neonatal Physiology pp. 89-106
Authors / Editors: (Mario Baratta, Veterinary Physiology, University of Turin, Italy) |
Chapter 6 - Gender Difference in Leptin Production and Leptin Sensitivity pp. 107-122
Authors / Editors: (Haifei Shi, Cellular, Molecular and Structural Biology Program, Department of Zoology, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA) |
Chapter 7 - The Role and Application of Leptin in Control of Female Reproductive Functions pp. 123-140
Authors / Editors: (Alexander V. Sirotkin, Institute of Genetics & Reproduction, Animal Production Research Centre, Luzianky, Slovakia, and others) |
Chapter 8 - Leptin in Breast Milk and Infancy pp. 141-154
Authors / Editors: (Francesco Savino, Stefania Alfonsina Liguori, Maria Maddalena Lupica Department of Paediatrics, University of Turin, Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital, Italy) |
Chapter 9 - Risk of Primary Hypogonadism in Patients with OSA Due to High Leptin Levels pp. 155-164
Authors / Editors: (Madalina Miniciu Macrea, Leon Zagrean, Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia, USA) |
Chapter 10 - Leptin - A Cardioprotective Hormone Following CPB or an Innocent Bystander? pp. 165-186
Authors / Editors: (Dalit Modan-Moses, M.D., Gideon Paret, M.D. Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care department, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, and The Sackler school of medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel) |
Chapter 11 - Interaction Between Leptin and Gut Hormones in the Regulation of Food Intake and Body Weight pp. 187-208
Authors / Editors: (Tooru M. Mizuno, Tooru M. Mizuno, Ph.D., Department of Physiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0J9, Canada, and others)
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Chapter 12 - Fructose Consumption and Leptin Resistance: What Have We Learnt From Animal Studies? pp. 209-230
Authors / Editors: Marta Alegret, Núria Roglans, Juan C. Laguna Pharmacology Unit, School of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, IBUB (Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona), and CIBERobn (CIBER Obesity and Nutrition) |
Chapter 13 - Neonatal Leptin Surge pp. 231-238
Authors / Editors: (Takashi Higuchi, Department of Integrative Physiology, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan) |
Chapter 14 - Adipokines in Human Pregnancy: The Role of Leptin and Adiponectin pp. 239-282
Authors / Editors: (Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Edi Vaisbuch, Juan Pedro Kusanovic, Roberto Romero, Perinatology Research Branch, Hutzel Women’s Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland, and others) |
Series:
Cell Biology Research Progress
Metabolic Diseases - Laboratory and Clinical Research |
| Binding: Hardcover |
| Pub. Date: 2011 4th Quarter |
| Pages: 299.pp |
| ISBN: 978-1-61122-891-5 |
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