Association of plasma adiponectin and leptin levels with the development and progression of ovarian cancer.

Jing Hui JinHyun-Jung KimChan Young KimYun Hwan KimWoong JuSeung Cheol Kim

Published in: Obstetrics & gynecology science (2016)

Compared with other gynecological cancers, the level of adiponectin and leptin were decreased in ovarian cancer that may have some diagnostic value; additional study to elucidate the function of these two hormones in the development of ovarian carcinogenesis is necessitated.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
type diabetes
childhood cancer