Open AccessAcute hyperinsulinemia reduces plasma leptin levels in insulin-sensitive Japanese men
Author(s) -
Kazuko Masuo,
Tomohiro Katsuya,
Takehide Ogihara,
Matthew Tuck
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2004.09.011
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , insulin , hyperinsulinemia , leptin , insulin resistance , homeostasis , obesity
Elevated plasma leptin levels have been demonstrated in obesity and hypertension. These conditions are documented as insulin-resistant states with sympathetic overactivity. However, the relation between plasma insulin, leptin levels, and sympathetic nerve activity, especially after meals, has not been established.
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