Friday, September 28, 2012

Researchers discover leptin hormone in fruit flies

Researchers have discovered in fruit flies a key metabolic hormone thought to be the exclusive property of vertebrates. The hormone, leptin, is a nutrient sensor, regulating energy intake and output and ultimately controlling appetite.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120928/Researchers-discover-leptin-hormone-in-fruit-flies.aspx

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