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. 2009 Aug;10(2):77-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2009.07.004.

Leptin: taking the path less traveled

Ralph J DiLeone  1
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Leptin: taking the path less traveled

Ralph J DiLeone. Cell Metab. 2009 Aug.
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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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