Stem cell factor (SCF) plays important roles in tumor growth and angiogenesis. However, its
regulatory mechanism remains largely undefined. Here, we report that hypoxia upregulated …

Leptin, the adipocyte derived hormone, has a pivotal role in regulating energy homeostasis
and appetite. Beyond this essential role in bodyweight control, leptin also regulates the …

The aim of this study was to identify the expression of prostate-specific membrane antigen
(PSMA) and analyze the correlation between PSMA with clinical characteristics in patients …

Backgroud/aims: Leptin has recently been found to play an important role in the
development of autoimmune diseases. Our study is designed to investigate the expression …

The pathophysiology of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) involves immune-mediated platelet
destruction. The presence of adipose tissue in obese individuals creates an inflammatory …

To investigate the effect of leptin in childhood ITP, we measured plasma leptin in 39 children
with acute ITP, after treatment and in remission, and in 33 healthy age/BMI-matched …

Background/Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of platelet-associated
antibodies (PAIgG and PAIgM), activated platelets and serum leptin in children with acute …

Obesity is associated with mild chronic inflammation, frequently observed along with
increased platelet and white blood cell (WBC) levels in adults. We aimed to clarify the …

Adipocytes produce hormones and adipokines, among others leptin, with metabolic and
inflammatory responses. The role of leptin involves different subsets of the immune system …

Objectives: The objective of this study was to obtain utilities, or preference-based quality-of-
life values, from the Canadian general public, for potential health states experienced by …