leptin

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

(biochemistry) A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.

Japanese Meaning

脂肪組織で産生されるたんぱく質ホルモン。食欲および代謝の調節に関与する（生化学分野における用語）。

leptin signals the brain to regulate appetite and energy balance.

脂肪組織で産生されるタンパク質ホルモンは、食欲とエネルギーのバランスを調節するために脳に信号を送ります。

Sense（1）

(biochemistry) A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.

If we could control leptin, then presumably we could help people to control their weight.

leptins

（ plural ）