Abstract

The study proposes to study serum leptin levels in patients with Prader- Willi, Bardet-Biedl, Alstrom and Cohen syndromes to determine the relationship with body mass index (BMI), and then to compare with the levels of non-syndromic obese children, and with non-obese children. Insights into the mechanism of obesity may help to design interventions aimed at its prevention and treatment, and consequently have a significant impact on health. In addition, studying the mechanism of obesity may contribute to the understanding of the multi-organ involvement in these patients. Leptin is a recently discovered peptide hormone that is produced by adipocytes. It is postulated that leptin acts as a feedback signal to the brain in the regulation of body weight, by providing information about fat stores. It has been shown that adults and children with obesity, as measured by increased BMI, have an approximately five-fold elevation in plasma leptin levels when compared to normal BMI controls, suggesting a receptor or post receptor signaling defect in the brain. Plasma leptin levels will be measured in the GCRC core laboratory and correlated with BMI.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
3M01RR002172-16
Application #
6281443
Study Section
Project Start
1997-12-01
Project End
1998-11-30
Budget Start
1997-10-01
Budget End
1998-09-30
Support Year
16
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Children's Hospital Boston
Department
Type
DUNS #
076593722
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115

  Publications

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