Bioss Inc.'s Leptin Polyclonal Antibody, Cy5.5 Conjugated is a Rabbit Polyclonal antibody. This antibody has been shown to work in applications such as: Immunocytochemistry, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry - fixed, and Immunohistochemistry - frozen. The Leptin Polyclonal Antibody, Cy5.5 Conjugated was generated using Lep, and leptin as the antigen and it reacts with Homo Sapiens, and Human.
Description
Leptin, the product of the ob (obese) gene, is a 16kD protein consisting of 146 amino acid residues. Leptin is produced in the adipose tissue, and is considered to play an important role in appetite control, fat metabolism and regulation of body weight. It targets the central nervous system, particularly hypothalamus, affecting food intake. Leptin levels are high in most obese individuals. Studies have shown that it may also influence reproductive function