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Science News for November 28, 1997


OHSU Scientists Shed Light On The Role Of Leptin In Body Weight Regulation

OHSU scientists find obese mice resistant to increasing leptin levels, contrary to previous hypothesis that higher leptin would suppress appetite. The study sheds new light on the role of leptin in body weight regulation and raises questions about its potential therapeutic value for obesity treatment.

SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalScience·DateNov 28, 1997