leptin-mediated signaling pathway

Term ID

GO:0033210

Synonyms

• adipocytokine signaling pathway
• leptin-mediated signalling pathway

Definition

The series of molecular signals initiated by leptin binding to its receptor on the surface of a cell, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. Leptin is a hormone manufactured primarily in the adipocytes of white adipose tissue, and the level of circulating leptin is directly proportional to the total amount of fat in the body.

References

Ontology

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