Leptin Promotes Glioblastoma
The hormone leptin has a variety of functions. Originally known for its role in satiety and weight loss, leptin more recently has been shown to augment tumor growth in a variety of cancers. Within gliomas, there is a correlation between tumor grade and tumor expression of leptin and its receptor. Th...
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Main Authors: | Johnathan E. Lawrence, Nicholas J. Cook, Richard A. Rovin, Robert J. Winn |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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Series: | Neurology Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/870807 |
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