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Leptin Mediates a Proliferative Response in Human Gastric Mucosa Cells with Functional Receptor

Hormone and Metabolic ResearchPublished 1 January 2001
Robert J. Schneider, SR Bornstein, G P Chrousos, Sabine Boxberger, G. Ehninger, Matthias Breidert
Citations60
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Abstract

Leptin protein may not be produced but rather stored in human gastric cells. Leptin-induced increases in the proliferation of gastric mucosa cells suggests that leptin might contribute to mucosal integrity and gastroprotection.

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