Although leptin is a circulating signal that reduces appetite, in general, obese people have an unusually high circulating concentration of leptin. These people are said to be resistant to the effects of leptin, in much the same way that people with type 2 diabetes are resistant to the effects of insulin. Thus, obesity develops when people take in more energ...
Investigated for use/treatment in lipodystrophy and obesity.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, United States
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Columbia University, New York, New York, United States
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York, United States
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