Leptin molecule and fat cells C014 / 4906
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Leptin molecule and fat cells C014 / 4906
Leptin molecule and fat cells. Computer artwork showing a molecule of the hormone leptin with adipose (fat) cells (round), from which it is produced. Leptin interacts with receptors in the brains hypothalamus to signal when a person is full. It also circulates in the blood at levels proportionate to body fat, which allows the brain to regulate appetite and metabolism. Mutations in the ob gene that codes for leptin are thought to be responsible for some forms of obesity
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Adipose Tissue Appetite Cell Biology Compound Compounds Cytological Cytology Fat Cell Gastric Hormone Gastrointestinal System Hormonal Hormone Hunger Leptin Metabolic Metabolism Obesity Proteomics Regulation Regulator Regulatory Stomach Weight Regulation Biochemical Biochemistry Cells Molecular Model Molecular Structure Protein
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This print titled "Leptin molecule and fat cells" showcases the intricate relationship between hormones and our bodies. In this computer artwork, we see a detailed representation of a leptin molecule alongside round adipose (fat) cells, which are responsible for its production. Leptin plays a crucial role in regulating our appetite and metabolism by interacting with receptors in the hypothalamus region of the brain to signal when we are full. What makes this image even more fascinating is that leptin circulates in our blood at levels directly proportional to body fat. This allows our brain to effectively regulate both appetite and metabolism based on these circulating levels. The ob gene, responsible for coding leptin, can undergo mutations that have been linked to certain forms of obesity. The complexity of this molecular structure is beautifully captured through the artistic rendering presented here. It serves as a reminder of how intricately connected biology, chemistry, and biochemistry are within our bodies. By showcasing this scientific marvel, RAMON ANDRADE 3DCIENCIA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY has provided us with an opportunity to appreciate the wonders of nature's design while also shedding light on potential factors contributing to weight regulation issues.
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