Fat accumulation can also be reduced by exercise, but extensive exercise and a large energy deficiency can lead to amenorrhea and hypoestrogenemia. Leptin is involved in energy homeostasis ...

Leptin therapy has also successfully treated patients with reduced adipose tissue mass resulting from, for example, lipodystrophy or amenorrhea. However, leptin therapy is not a panacea for curing ...

Background: Leptin could be a key regulator of C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, which serve as a marker of systemic inflammation. Both leptin and CRP are predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University Professor Ki-Han Kim has discovered new information about how the weight-reducing protein leptin works, and he has been able to double its useful life. This ...

This reduction can lead to irregular periods or even amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). Leptin Levels: Leptin, a hormone ...