Vol 8, No 3 (2003)
Published online: 2003-01-01
The role of leptin in the development of tumours of female genital organs
DOI: 10.1016/S1507-1367(03)70999-7
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2003;8(3):111-116.
Abstract
Leptin concentrations in blood serum are significantly elevated in women suffering from endometrial carcinoma or from advanced breast carcinoma. Controversial results on the relations in other cancers of genital organs (ovary, uterine cervix, vulva) and in endometriosis require some further studies.
Keywords: leptingynecological cancersendometriosis