Correlation of Brain Neuropeptide (Nesfatin-1 and Orexin-A) Concentrations with Anthropometric and Biochemical Parameters in Malnourished Children.
Journal:
Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology
PMID:
26831553
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Malnutrition continues to be a leading cause of stunted growth in many countries. This study aimed to investigate serum nesfatin-1 and orexin-A levels in underweight children and the potential correlations of these levels with anthropometric and nutritional parameters.
Authors
Keywords
Anthropometry
Body Height
Body Mass Index
Body Weight
Calcium-Binding Proteins
Case-Control Studies
Child
Child Nutrition Disorders
Child, Preschool
DNA-Binding Proteins
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Female
Humans
Male
Multivariate Analysis
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Nucleobindins
Orexins
Thyrotropin
Thyroxine
Vitamin B 12