Leptin

A 16-kDa peptide hormone secreted from WHITE ADIPOCYTES. Leptin serves as a feedback signal from fat cells to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM in regulation of food intake, energy balance, and fat storage.

Also Known As:

Ob Gene Product; Obese Gene Product; Gene Product, Ob; Gene Product, Obese; Ob Protein; Obese Protein

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Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists

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Hormones: 46253

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Peptide Hormones: 377

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Adipokines: 1191

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Leptin: 7409

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

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Proteins: 58433

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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 9177

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Adipokines: 1191

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Leptin: 7409

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Peptides: 16375

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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 9177

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Adipokines: 1191

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Leptin: 7409

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Peptide Hormones: 377

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Adipokines: 1191

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Leptin: 7409

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Biological Factors: 931

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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 9177

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Adipokines: 1191

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Leptin: 7409

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