Leptin D020738

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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins [D12] » Peptides » Peptide Hormones » Adipokines » Leptin

Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Biological Factors [D23] » Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins » Adipokines » Leptin

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.   MeSH

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