Plasma leptin concentration in dogs: Effects of body condition score, age, gender and breeds

摘要: Leptin is a cytokine produced by adipocytes, and plays key role in the regulation of energy balance. In present study, we measured plasma leptin concentrations 166 normal obese dogs visiting veterinary practices, clarified influence age, gender breed on levels dogs. were higher with body condition scores. There was no noticeable breed, but those optimal puppies Miniature Dachshund tended to be lower than corresponding groups. We conclude that reliable marker adiposity regardless variations, thereby useful as blood biochemistry test for health examinations treatment obesity.