Serum leptin in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: Its correlation with disease activity and some disease parameters

ConclusionsSLE patients had elevated serum leptin levels. Elevated leptin levels correlated significantly with BMI and total cholesterol. Serum leptin levels showed non-significant correlations with SLEDAI nor did they differentiate between active and inactive SLE patients.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research