response to leptin stimulus
id: GO:0044321
name: response to leptin stimulus
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell or an organism (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a leptin stimulus. 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. It plays a key role in regulating energy intake and energy expenditure, including appetite and metabolism].
Child Functions
id | name |
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GO:0044320 | cellular response to leptin stimulus |
Parent Functions
id | name |
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GO:0009725 | response to hormone stimulus |