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Increased expression of mRNA for the long form of the leptin receptor in the hypothalamus is associated with leptin hypersensitivity and fasting

Authors :
Baskin, Denis g.
Seeley, Randy J.
Kuijper, Joe L.
Weigle, David S.
Erickson, Jay C.
Palmiter, Richard D.
Schwartz, Michael W.
Source :
Diabetes. April 1998, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p538, 6 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

The responsiveness of the hypothalamus to the inhibitory effects of leptin on food intake and body weight is influenced by multiple factors, including deficiency of either leptin or leptin receptors [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00121797
Volume :
47
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Diabetes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.20555732