Animal-Free Recombinant Human Leptin 0 ReviewsSubmit a Review Product Details Catalogue Number: AF-300-27 Description: Encoded by the ob (obese) gene, Leptin is an adipose-derived cytokine that suppresses appetite and increases thermogenesis. Leptin exerts its anorectic effect via signaling through a hypothalamic receptor termed OB-R. Leptin has been shown to reduce body weight, food consumption, and plasma glucose levels in various in vivo models. Recombinant Human Leptin is a 16.0 kDa protein containing 147 amino acid residues. Manufactured using all Animal-Free reagents. Source: E.coli Synonyms: Obesity protein (OB) AA Sequence: MVPIQKVQDD TKTLIKTIVT RINDISHTQS VSSKQKVTGL DFIPGLHPIL TLSKMDQTLA VYQQILTSMP SRNVIQISND LENLRDLLHV LAFSKSCHLP WASGLETLDS LGGVLEASGY STEVVALSRL QGSLQDMLWQ LDLSPGC Purity: ≥ 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses. Biological Activity: Not available. Calculated Molecular Weight: 16 kDa Accession Number: P41159 Gene ID: 3952 Endotoxin: Endotoxin level is < 0.01 ng/ug of protein (< 0.1 EU/ug) PubMed SDS CoA Search Product Line Country Of Origin: USA Not for human use. Research Interest Angiogenesis/Cardiovascular Apoptosis Diabetes/Weight Regulation Immune System Inflammation Neurobiology Wound Healing