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

Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hormones: 82104
  - Peptide Hormones: 1361
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Leptin: 20461
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Leptin: 20461
- Peptides: 84029
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Leptin: 20461
  - Peptide Hormones: 1361
    - Adipokines: 9754
      - Leptin: 20461
Biological Factors: 2560
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
  - Adipokines: 9754
    - Leptin: 20461

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