Leptin Signaling in the Central Nervous System and the Periphery

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The discovery of leptin in 1994 has led to astonishing advances in understanding the regulation of energy balance in rodents and humans. The demonstration of leptin receptors in hypothalamic regions known to play critical roles in regulating energy intake and body weight has produced considerable excitement in the field. Most attention has focused on the central actions of leptin. The receptor is present in...

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