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Figure 3 Overview of Leptin Resistance and Hyperleptinemia in Obesity-Related Cardiovascular Disease
A leptin-resistant/hyperleptinemic state is a putative link between obesity and diverse vascular and myocardial injury via direct effects or intermediary disorders. The site of effect (central vs. peripheral) is depicted.
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