Description / rat Leptin protein
Encoded by the ob (obese) gene, Leptin is an adipose-derived cytokine that suppresses appetite and increases thermogenesis. Leptin exerts its anorectic effect via signaling through a hypothalamic receptor termed OB-R. Leptin has been shown to reduce body weight, food consumption, and plasma glucose levels in various in vivo models. Recombinant Rat Leptin is a 16.2 kDa protein containing 147 amino acid residues.
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| Size | 1000 µg |
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| Source | E. coli |
| Biological Activity | Determined by an in vivo assay using the ob/ob mouse obesity model and NZO. Both strains of mice were treated via intraperitoneal injection once daily at a dose of 5µg leptin/gm of body weight for 7 days. Significant effects on body weight, food consumpti |
| Purity Confirmation | > 98% by SDS-PAGE & HPLC analyses |
| Length [aa] | 147 |
| Molecular Weight | 16.2 kDa |
| Species Reactivity | Mouse, Rat |
| Formulation | lyophilized |
| Protein Sequence | MVPIHKVQDD TKTLIKTIVT RINDISHTQS VSARQRVTGL DFIPGLHPIL SLSKMDQTLA VYQQILTSLP SQNVLQIAHD LENLRDLLHL LAFSKSCSLP QTRGLQKPES LDGVLEASLY STEVVALSRL QGSLQDILQQ LDLSPEC |
| Synonyms | Lep; ob; obese |
| Uniprot ID | P50596 |
| Protein RefSeq | NP_037208 |
| mRNA RefSeq | NM_013076 |