Leptin
Overview
Leptin is a 16 kDa protein hormone predominantly secreted by adipocytes in white adipose tissue. It functions as a critical regulator of energy homeostasis by signaling satiety to the hypothalamus and modulating appetite, food intake, and metabolic rate. Circulating leptin levels correlate directly with body fat mass, making it a central molecule in obesity and metabolic disease research.
Key Features
- Adipocyte-derived energy balance hormone
- Central regulator of appetite and metabolism
- Multiple fragment variants including receptor precursor
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |