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What is The primary action of leptin is: and explain in detail?
LEPTIN It is a 167 aa peptide secreted from adipocytes, blood leptin level reflects total body fat. Its primary action: To decrease food intake. It in CNS decreases NPY and alpha MSH. Leptin deficiency may lead to obesity. Ref: Sleisenger and Fordtran's, Edition-9, Page-8.