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Serum Leptin in Peritoneal Dialysis: Is It a Useful Biomarker Following Peritonitis?

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David Johnson Department of Nephro , * , David Johnson 2 , *

1 Department of Nephro, Brisbane, Australia

2 Department of Nephrology, University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia

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How to Cite: Johnson D, Johnson D. Serum Leptin in Peritoneal Dialysis: Is It a Useful Biomarker Following Peritonitis?, Nephro-Urol Mon. 2011 ; 4(1):333-335. doi: 10.5812/kowsar.22517006.2626.

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Nephro-Urology Monthly: 4 (1); 333-335
Published Online: December 18, 2011
Article Type: Editorial
Received: October 6, 2011
Revised: October 11, 2011
Accepted: October 21, 2011
DOI : 10.5812/kowsar.22517006.2626
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