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Specific Physiological Roles for Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 in Leptin Receptor-Expressing Neurons
21 Dec 2007
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Leptin is a fat-derived hormone that exerts pleiotropic effects on energy balance and neuroendocrine functions. Mice defective in leptin or its receptor [leptin receptor, isoform b (LepRb)] exhibit profound obesity, infertility, and reduced linear growth. Leptin binding to its receptor triggers multiple signaling pathways, including signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat 3),...
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