Association of leptin with disease severity and inflammation indicators in Chinese obese children with allergic rhinitis

ConclusionsOur study shows that obesity exacerbates inflammation and contributes to disease severity in AR. Our study provides evidence that leptin was involved in enhanced TH inflammation as well as the accumulation and activation of inflammatory cells in obese children with AR.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research