Preferred Term:
leptin
Definition:
A 16-kD 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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- obese gene product
- ob gene product
- obese protein
- ob protein
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49697
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