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Original Article

Leptin Levels in Maternal and Cord Serum: Relationship with Fetal Development and Placental Weight

F. G. Papadopoulou Department of Endocrinology, Panagia Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece
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A. M. Mamopoulos 3rd Department of Ob/Gyn. of the Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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A. Triantos Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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T. C. Constantinidis Department of Endocrinology, Panagia Hospital of Thessaloniki, Greece
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J. Papadimas 1st Department of Ob/Gyn. of the Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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E. A. Assimakopoulos 1st Department of Ob/Gyn. of the Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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G. Koliakos Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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M. Mamopoulos 3rd Department of Ob/Gyn. of the Aristotle, University of Thessaloniki, Greece
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Pages 298-302 | Received 14 Sep 1999, Accepted 11 Jan 2000, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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