Assay Protocol (PDF) *
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Links to publications that use this kit:
Kotidis et al. Serum Ghrelin, Leptin and Adiponectin Levels before and after Weight Loss: Comparison of Three Methods of Treatment - A Prospective Study Obes Surg. 2006 Nov;16(11):1425-32.
Atègbo et al. Modulation of adipokines and cytokines in gestational diabetes and macrosomia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Oct;91(10):4137-43.
Kotidis et al. The Effect of Biliopancreatic Diversion with Pylorus-Preserving Sleeve Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch on Fasting Serum Ghrelin, Leptin and Adiponectin Levels: Is there a Hormonal Contribution to the Weight-Reducing Effect of this Procedure? Obes Surg. 2006 May;16(5):554-9.
Di Francesco et al. Unbalanced serum leptin and ghrelin dynamics prolong postprandial satiety and inhibit hunger in healthy elderly: another reason for the "anorexia of aging".Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 May;83(5):1149-52.
Krzyzanowska et al. Increased visfatin concentrations in women with gestational diabetes mellitus.Clin Sci (Lond). 2006 May;110(5):605-9.
Ng et al. Ghrelin in preterm and term newborns: relation to anthropometry, leptin and insulinClin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2005 Aug;63(2):217-22.
Luo et al. Circulating ghrelin in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Nutrition. 2005 Jul-Aug;21(7-8):793-8.
Yaturu et al. Changes in Adipocyte Hormones Leptin, Resistin, and Adiponectin in Thyroid DysfunctionCell Biochem. 2004 Oct 15;93(3):491-6.