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    Leptin concentrations are associated with higher proinsulin and insulin concentrations but a lower proinsulin/insulin ratio in non-diabetic subjects

    INTRODUCTION: Leptin (the product of the human OB gene) is increased in obese individuals, suggesting resistance to its effect. However, there is considerable variability in leptin levels at each level of body...

    SM Haffner, H Miettinen, L Mykkänen, MP Stern in International Journal of Obesity (1998)

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    Leptin concentrations and insulin sensitivity in normoglycemic men

    OBJECTIVE: Leptin is a hormone regulating weight in the mouse. Leptin regulates food intake and appetite. Leptin concentrations are increased in obese individuals suggesting resistance to its effect. However, ...

    SM Haffner, H Miettinen, L Mykkänen, P Karhapää… in International Journal of Obesity (1997)