Endocrine Abstracts

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is known as a state of gonadotrophin and leptin deficiency. Leptin, the product of OB gene, secreted by adipocytes, is proved to play an important role in regulating apetite and energy expenditure. Thyroid hormones are Important regulators of total energy expenditure are thyroid hormones and also are able to increase oxygen consumption by tissues. The aim of the study was to evaluate a possible interaction of thyroid hormones (T3, T4...