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leptin
Broader Terms:
adipose tissue
Broader Terms:
peptide hormone
Related Terms:
bioenergetics
Related Terms:
nutrient intake activity
Related Terms:
obesity
Related Terms:
starvation
Scope Note:
made in adipose cells and is important in the response to starvation and in feedback regulation of energy expenditure, food intake, and adiposity.
Term Number:
4008-0059
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