The Obese Gene, Leptin

The Leptin And Its Downstream Pathway

* Leptin and leptin receptor The obese gene mutant mouse is more than 3 times weight than the normal one...

* Possible leptin partners, NPY The NPY (neuropeptide Y) is released by hypothalamus when leptin induced.

* The agouti connection The opposited pathway of the NPY.

* The summary of the pathway The knownly pathway from the food intake, appetite, and molecular mechanisms. Both in table and cartoon picture.

* Reference

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