Hepatic leptin receptor expression can partially compensate for IL-6Rα deficiency in DEN-induced hepatocellular carcinoma

ConclusionsOur findings reveal a compensatory role for hepatic LEPR in HCC development of IL-6Rα-deficient mice and suggest hepatocyte-specific leptin signaling as promoter of HCC under obese conditions.Graphical abstract
Source: Molecular Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research