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Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery

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ISSN (Print): 1872-213X
ISSN (Online): 2212-2710

Leptin as Clinical Target

Author(s): Chunlin Cai, Fu-Dong Shi, Giuseppe Matarese and Antonio La Cava

Volume 3, Issue 3, 2009

Page: [160 - 166] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/187221309789257379

Price: $65

Abstract

Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone with pleiotropic effects on energy homeostasis, endocrine and reproductive functions, and immune responses. The multiple actions of leptin have led to the design and development of several leptin-based approaches to modulate the metabolic and endocrine status, to reduce inflammation, and to improve immune responses. Here, we review the current patents on leptin in different clinic applications.

Keywords: Leptin, metabolism, therapeutics

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