Search for dissertations about: "Amira M. I Elimam"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Amira M. I Elimam.

2. 1. Studies on the regulation and in vitro metabolic effects of leptin in children and adults

   Author : Amira M I Elimam; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Leptin; growth hormone; cortisol; Dexamethasone; insulin; fasting; total parenteral nutrition; meal timing; obese children; Prader Willi syndrome; adipocyte; lipolysis; lipogenesis.;

   Abstract : Leptin is a protein hormone secreted by adipocytes, which binds to receptors in the brain to affect food intake and energy expenditure. The leptin receptor is a member of the cytokine receptor family and is widely distributed in the body suggesting a broader role for leptin. READ MORE