Gene therapy for leptin deficiency

Details Gene therapy for leptin deficiency Gene therapy for leptin deficiency

1997-06-19

1999-12-14

Stanton, Brian H.

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ABSTRACT:
Gene therapy can treat obesity in mammals. An adenoviral vector encoding a leptin gene is delivered intravenously to a mammal with a deficiency in functional leptin to decrease weight, decrease serum insulin levels or decrease serum glucose levels.

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