title: [Leptin].
abstract: Leptin is a product of the ob gene. It is syntetized by the adipocytes. This review will summarize the current findings of the physiopathology and actions of leptin.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra.
authors.forename: Carla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Baptista
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D020738:Leptin / Q000502:physiology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D020738:Leptin