Leptin-deficient mice have altered three-dimensional growth plate histomorphometry

Leptin is an adipokine that regulates energy homeostasis and is also needed for normal bone growth and maintenance. Mutation in the lep gene, which characterizes the ob/ob mouse model, results in the development ...

Source: Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome - January 24, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jun Hung, Layla Al-Nakkash, Tom L. Broderick, Monica Castro and Jeffrey H. Plochocki Tags: Short report Source Type: research