Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: RESULTS:
Leptin was present in eight membranes and appeared vesicular, within the cytoplasm. The more vascular membranes and those consisting of a larger number of retinal pigment epithelium cells were associated with greater leptin staining. Leptin was not seen in the posterior segment of the four normal eyes. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | J Z Cui, D Hornan, M J Potter, M D Greve, B J Hinz, A Samad, J A Matsubara |
Journal | American journal of ophthalmology
(Am J Ophthalmol)
Vol. 132
Issue 5
Pg. 792-4
(Nov 2001)
ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11704049
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Leptin
- Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Choroidal Neovascularization
(metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoenzyme Techniques
- Leptin
(metabolism)
- Macular Degeneration
(metabolism)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Platelet Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule-1
(metabolism)
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