Leptin and reproductive function in males

• Published in: Seminars in reproductive medicine Vol. 20; no. 2; p. 145
• Main Authors: Lado-Abeal, Joaquin, Norman, Reid L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2002
• Subjects: Adipocytes - metabolism; Animals; Energy Intake; Humans; Leptin - genetics; Leptin - physiology; Male; Mice; Mice, Obese; Mutation; Obesity - genetics; Obesity - physiopathology; Reproduction - physiology; Testis - secretion; Testosterone - secretion

Leptin is a circulating protein produced by adipocytes that has been implicated in control of body weight through appetite regulation and control of reproduction, most likely through an effect on the central nervous system. From studies in mice, it is clear that the genetic background of the animal...