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GO: Biological Process
response to leptin
- Term ID
- GO:0044321
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- response to leptin stimulus
- Definition
- Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a leptin stimulus. 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. It plays a key role in regulating energy intake and energy expenditure, including appetite and metabolism].
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- Ontology
- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
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