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- Title
Leptin induces tissue factor expression in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells: a possible link between obesity and cardiovascular risk?
- Authors
Napoleone, E; DI Santo, A; Amore, C; Baccante, G; di Febbo, C; Porreca, E; de Gaetano, G; Donati, M B; Lorenzet, R
- Abstract
Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Leptin, the hormone synthesized and released primarily by adipose tissue and found increased in obese individuals, has been implicated in the regulation of inflammation and arterial and venous thrombosis.
- Publication
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH, 2007, Vol 5, Issue 7, p1462
- ISSN
1538-7933
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02578.x