Leptin in intestinal inflammation: good and bad gut feelings

Gut. 2004 Jul;53(7):921-2. doi: 10.1136/gut.2003.037283.

Abstract

Leptin has a the potent effect on T cell mediated intestinal autoimmunity and may have a role in the development of such diseases.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Autoimmune Diseases / immunology*
  • Colitis / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Mucosal
  • Leptin / immunology*
  • Mice
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology

Substances

  • Leptin