What does LEP stand for?

Leptin

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In their opinion, obesity caused by a leptin deficiency would result in a higher incidence of knee OA.

Damaged kidney function may cause cognitive decline in old age

Now new research reported online August 26 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B suggests that higher levels of the hormone leptin may fool a hamster's brain into thinking there is energy to spare.

Leptin-led hamster boom

Introduction Leptin is an hormone mainly secreted in the adipocytes.

Effect of energy expenditure and training status on leptin response ...

LEPTIN EVALUATION AND CYTOGENETIC PROFILES TO ELUCIDATE FACTORS AFFECTING REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE CREME D'ARGENT - AN ENDANGERED RABBIT BREED.

Leptin evaluation and cytogenetic profiles to elucidate factors ...

Leptin is a natural hormone produced in our body''s fat cells that is secreted after a meal to tell our brain that we are full and no longer hungry.

Three Keys to Controlling Hunger

Leptin tells the brain to stop eating once the stomach is full, but fails to work effectively in most obese people, according to the study by researchers at the Harvard Medical School.

Two drugs can help in fight against fat: study

Leptin tells the brain to stop eating once the stomach is full, but fails to work effectively in most obese people, according to the study by researchers at the Harvard Medical School.

Two drugs can help in fight against fat: study

ABSTRACT Objective: Previous studies showed relation between elevated serum leptin levels (SLL) and hypertension.

Relationship between serum leptin levels and left ventricular ...