Leptin
Leptin is a protein hormone produced by the body's adipose cells that provides a vital role in regulating energy balance. [1] The concentration of leptin found is dependent on the total amount body fat, thus differing between individuals. It works by inhibiting hunger by sending signals to the hypothalamus[2]
Leptin is a 16kDA adipose-derived cytokine protein which consists of 167 amino acids. This protein is coded by the ob gene on chromosome 7.
References
- ↑ Klok MD1, Jakobsdottir S, Drent ML.The role of leptin and ghrelin in the regulation of food intake and body weight in humans: a review. 2007 Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17212793
- ↑ Hormone Health Network. What does Leptin do? 2016. Available from: http://www.hormone.org/hormones-and-health/what-do-hormones-do/cortisol/leptin
- ↑ Klok MD1, Jakobsdottir S, Drent ML.The role of leptin and ghrelin in the regulation of food intake and body weight in humans: a review. 2007 Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17212793
- ↑ Hormone Health Network. What does Leptin do? 2016. Available from: http://www.hormone.org/hormones-and-health/what-do-hormones-do/cortisol/leptin