[Relationship between serum leptin level and parathormone in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis [CAPD] patients]

ABSTRACT

Background and aims: Leptin is produced by fat cells and is secreted into the blood stream. Serum leptin level is higher in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis [CAPD] patients, compared to the healthy peoples. There are a few studies with controversial results about the relationship between serum leptin level and bone metabolism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between serum leptin level and some bone metabolism factors