Leptin receptor expression in blood mononuclear cells of lactating women is associated with infant body weight: Potential role as a molecular biomarker

ConclusionsLEPR and SOCS3 gene expression in PBMCs are novel maternal molecular biomarkers that reflect leptin resistance and are associated with infant body weight and adiposity.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - September 1, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Agustina Malpeli, Mar ía Victoria Fasano, Marisa Sala, Pablo Obregón, Carla Casado, Ignacio Mendez, Lucrecia Fotia, Daniel Castrogiovanni, Ana Varea, Liliana Disalvo, Andrea Tournier, Lucía Mazziota, Daniela Rocha, Ana Luz Kruger, Laura O Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research