Leptin

An image of the interaction between the hormone leptin and its receptor, an image derived with the help of an electron microscope. The two arms of the receptor become more rigid following the binding to the hormone and transmit a signal to an enzyme known as Janus kinase.

A new target for anti-obesity drugs

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Mouse hypothalamic neurons expressing leptin receptors

It's in our heads

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