Leptin and adiponectin in pancreatic diseases (pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis) in relation with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Leptin and adiponectin - effects on the regulation of cell growth and proliferation of cells have not been clarified yet, but it appears that both substances play an important role in the carcinogenesis.

Keywords

• Leptin
• adiponectin
• pancreatic diseases
• diabetes mellitus