noun
- Plural of leptin; hormones produced by fat cells that regulate appetite and energy expenditure in the body.
Usage: scientific/medical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple instances or in general discussion
Examples
- Leptins signal to the brain that the body has sufficient energy stores.
- Researchers study how leptins affect metabolism and weight regulation.
- The levels of leptins in the bloodstream influence hunger and satiety.
- Obesity can be associated with leptin resistance, where leptins fail to suppress appetite effectively.
- Scientists discovered that leptins play a crucial role in maintaining energy balance.