leptin
US /ˈlep.tɪn/
UK /ˈlep.tɪn/
名詞
瘦素
a hormone predominantly made by adipose cells and enterocytes in the small intestine that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger
範例:
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Leptin is often referred to as the satiety hormone because it helps inhibit hunger.
瘦素通常被稱為飽腹感激素，因為它有助於抑制飢餓感。
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Resistance to leptin can lead to overeating and weight gain.
對瘦素的抵抗可能導致過度進食和體重增加。