LEPTIN IN FOOD INTAKE REGULATION

  • Марина Владиленовна Андреевская North-West State Medical University named after II Mechnikov 191015, St. Petersburg; 195067, St. Petersburg
  • Александр Тимурович Марьянович North-West State Medical University named after II Mechnikov 191015, St. Petersburg; 195067, St. Petersburg
Keywords: leptine, food intake, hunger, obesity, blood brain barrier

Abstract

The review presents recent information on the role of leptin, a peptide hormone secreted by adipose tissue, in the regulation of hunger and food intake. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which leptin, synthesized by peripheral tissues, affects the brain mechanisms regulating food intake.

Author Biographies

Марина Владиленовна Андреевская, North-West State Medical University named after II Mechnikov 191015, St. Petersburg; 195067, St. Petersburg
ul. Kirochnaya, d.41; Piskarevsky pr., d. 47
Александр Тимурович Марьянович, North-West State Medical University named after II Mechnikov 191015, St. Petersburg; 195067, St. Petersburg
ul. Kirochnaya, d.41; Piskarevsky pr., d. 47; MD, PhD (biology), professor, Head of Department of Physiology
Published
2020-06-02
How to Cite
Андреевская, М. В., & Марьянович, А. Т. (2020). LEPTIN IN FOOD INTAKE REGULATION. Russian Biomedical Research, 4(4), 33-38. Retrieved from https://ojs3.gpmu.org/index.php/biomedical-research/article/view/2293
Issue
Vol 4 No 4 (2019)
Section
Статьи