Leptin: taking the path less traveled.

DiLeone, Ralph J · Cell Metab · 2009

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

The metabolic hormone leptin influences feeding and metabolism through action on a distributed brain network. In this issue, Leinninger et al. (2009) describe a novel lateral hypothalamic neuronal population that is responsive to leptin and interfaces with dopamine circuits.

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