Leptin promotes fetal lung maturity and upregulates SP-A expression in pulmonary alveoli type-II epi...
Leptin promotes fetal lung maturity and upregulates SP-A expression in pulmonary alveoli type-II epithelial cells involving TTF-1 activation
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United States: Public Library of Science
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The placental hormone leptin has important functions in fetal and neonatal growth, and prevents depressed respiration in leptin-deficient mice. The effect of leptin on respiratory distress suffered by low birth weight and premature infants has been studied. However, it is unclear how leptin enhances lung maturity in the fetus and ameliorates neonat...
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Leptin promotes fetal lung maturity and upregulates SP-A expression in pulmonary alveoli type-II epithelial cells involving TTF-1 activation
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1427370302
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1427370302
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0069297
