Age-related changes in sex hormones affect the sex difference in serum leptin independently of changes in body fat. [electronic resource]
- Metabolism: clinical and experimental Mar 1999
- 378-84 p. digital
Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
0026-0495
10.1016/s0026-0495(99)90089-6 doi
Adipose Tissue--physiology Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging--blood Body Composition--physiology Cross-Sectional Studies Female Gonadal Steroid Hormones--blood Humans Leptin Longitudinal Studies Male Middle Aged New Mexico Proteins--metabolism Sex Factors