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Leptin

7393  relevant articles (223 outcomes, 1319 trials/studies) found for this Bio-Agent

Description: 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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