Receptors, Leptin

Cell surface receptors for obesity factor (LEPTIN), a hormone secreted by the WHITE ADIPOCYTES. Upon leptin-receptor interaction, the signal is mediated through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway to regulate food intake, energy balance and fat storage.

Year introduced: 2008 (1996)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.543.750.650.500

MeSH Unique ID: D054411

Entry Terms:

• Leptin-Binding Protein
• Leptin Binding Protein
• Receptor, Leptin
• Leptin Receptor
• LEPR Protein
• OB Receptor
• Receptor, OB
• CD295 Antigens
• Leptin Receptors
• Antigens, CD295
• Leptin Receptor, Small Isoform
• OBRb Receptor
• Receptor, OBRb
• Leptin Receptor, Large Isoform
• OBRa Receptor
• Receptor, OBRa

Previous Indexing:

• Receptors, Cell Surface (1995-2007)

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Membrane Proteins
Receptors, Cell Surface
Receptors, Adipokine
Receptors, Leptin