Effect of subcutaneous leptin replacement therapy on bone metabolism in patients with generalized lipodystrophy.

Simha, Vinaya

Effect of subcutaneous leptin replacement therapy on bone metabolism in patients with generalized lipodystrophy. [electronic resource] - The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism Nov 2002 - 4942-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0021-972X

10.1210/jc.2002-020792 doi


Absorptiometry, Photon
Adult
Alkaline Phosphatase--blood
Amino Acids--urine
Bone Density
Bone and Bones--drug effects
Collagen--urine
Collagen Type I
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Leptin--administration & dosage
Lipodystrophy--drug therapy
Osteoblasts--drug effects
Osteocalcin--blood
Osteoclasts--drug effects
Peptides--urine
Urine