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Abstract
Leptin, the ob gene prod uct, act to suppress appetite. Its relation to both anorexia and malnutri
tion in chronic renal failure is evaluated. Our study demonstrated that serum free leptin level was
significantly elevated m patients on hemodialysis as well as in those on conservative treatment in
comparison to normal controls. Elevated leptin level may be one of these factors decreasi ng
appetite and food intake and increasing energy expenditure. There was also positive relationship
between serum free leptin level and body mass index (BMJ) in ESRD patients on conservative
treatment as well as in normal subjects.