leptin-mediated signaling pathway

I. Involved cell-cell interactions

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Protein name
Directionality
Classification
1LEP-LEPRLEP_HUMAN - LEPR_HUMANLigand-Receptor

II. Literature review

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Nameleptin-mediated signaling pathway
IDGO_0033210
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Biological process

Exact synonym

leptin-mediated signalling pathway

Related synonym

adipocytokine signaling pathway

Description

The series of molecular signals initiated by leptin binding to its receptor on the surface of a cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. Leptin is a hormone manufactured primarily in the adipocytes of white adipose tissue, and the level of circulating leptin is directly proportional to the total amount of fat in the body.

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