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Cell surface receptors for obesity factor (LEPTIN), a hormone secreted by the WHITE ADIPOCYTES. Upon leptin-receptor interaction, the signal is mediated through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway to regulate food intake, energy balance and fat storage.
Entry Version
RECEPT LEPTIN
Entry Term(s)
Antigens, CD295
CD295 Antigens
LEPR Protein
Leptin Receptor
Leptin Receptor, Large Isoform
Leptin Receptor, Small Isoform
Leptin Receptors
Leptin-Binding Protein
OB Receptor
OBRa Receptor
OBRb Receptor
Receptor, Leptin
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Cell Surface (1995-2007)
Public MeSH Note
2008; LEPTIN RECEPTOR was indexed under RECEPTORS, CELL SURFACE 1996-2007
Cell surface receptors for obesity factor (LEPTIN), a hormone secreted by the WHITE ADIPOCYTES. Upon leptin-receptor interaction, the signal is mediated through the JAK2/STAT3 pathway to regulate food intake, energy balance and fat storage.