Illustration of a leptin proteohormone. Leptin is produced mainly by fat cells and enterocytes in the small intestine and regulates energy balance by inhibiting the feeling of hunger. In obesity, sensitivity to leptin is inhibited, resulting in an impaired feeling of satiety. | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / MICHAEL HOFFMANN / MEDICAL GRAPHICS |
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