Abstract
Leptin is a 16-kDa multifunctional, neuroendocrine peptide hormone secreted by adipocytes in proportion to total adipose tissue mass, known to control food intake, energy homeostasis, immune response, and reproductive processes [...].
Publication types
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Editorial
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Introductory Journal Article
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
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Humans
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Leptin / metabolism*
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Neoplasms / metabolism*
Substances
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LEP protein, human
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Leptin