Leptin Physiology and Pathophysiology: Knowns and Unknowns 30 Years After Its Discovery

Overview

Journal J Clin Invest

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Jan 2

PMID 38165042

Authors

Jeffrey S Flier

Rexford S Ahima

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