Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305577206
Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 27, Problem 7P
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The effects of Leptin on fat metabolism should be explained.

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Leptin plays a crucial role in regulating the intake of food, operating system and expenditure of energy. It is evident that leptin involves in the regulation of glucose and metabolism of lipid independent of the anorexic effect in the humans.

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