Ghrelin and leptin levels in obese adolescents. Relationship with body fat and insulin resistance.
Title | Ghrelin and leptin levels in obese adolescents. Relationship with body fat and insulin resistance. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Stylianou, C., Galli-Tsinopoulou A., Farmakiotis D., Rousso I., Karamouzis M., Koliakos G., & Nousia-Arvanitakis S. |
Journal | Hormones (Athens) |
Volume | 6 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 295-303 |
Date Published | 2007 Oct-Dec |
ISSN | 1109-3099 |
Keywords | Adipose Tissue, Adolescent, Blood Glucose, Body Height, Body Mass Index, Child, Fasting, Female, Ghrelin, Humans, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Leptin, Male, Obesity |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Ghrelin and leptin levels are influenced by body fat (BF%), pubertal stage and possibly insulin resistance (IR). The aim of our study was: 1) To compare fasting ghrelin and leptin levels between obese and non-obese, adolescents, 2) to investigate possible correlations of these hormones with BF %, as well as IR. |
DOI | 10.14310/horm.2002.1111025 |
Alternate Journal | Hormones (Athens) |
PubMed ID | 18055420 |