This is a Commentary on Williams et al. (J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26:1698–1709. DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.367) and Bartell et al. (J Bone Miner Res. 2011;26:1710–1720. DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.406).
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Leptin's balancing act between bone and fat†
Article first published online: 20 JUL 2011
DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.445
Copyright © 2011 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
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Gimble, J. M. (2011), Leptin's balancing act between bone and fat. J Bone Miner Res, 26: 1694–1697. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.445
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 20 JUL 2011
- Article first published online: 20 JUL 2011
- Accepted manuscript online: 22 JUN 2011 03:32PM EST
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