Increased activation and cytokine secretion in B cells stimulated with leptin in aged humans
Aging is associated chronic inflammation and autoimmunity, and increased levels of leptin. Increased levels of leptin are associated with inflammation and autoimmunity. We have recently reported that leptin activates B cells to induce secretion of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Rol...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3557206/ |