 Receptors, Leptin
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Cell surface receptors for obesity factor (LEPTIN), a hormone secreted by the WHITE ADIPOCYTES. Upon leptin-receptor interaction, the signal is mediated through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway to regulate food intake, energy balance and fat storage.
| Descriptor ID |
D054411
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D12.776.543.750.065.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Receptors, Leptin- Receptors, Leptin
- CD295 Antigens
- LEPR Protein
- Receptor, Leptin
- Leptin Receptors
- Leptin-Binding Protein
- Leptin Binding Protein
- OB Receptor
- Receptor, OB
- Antigens, CD295
- Leptin Receptor
OBRb Receptor- OBRb Receptor
- Receptor, OBRb
- Leptin Receptor, Large Isoform
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