Leptin, growth factors, and prostaglandins are hormones produced in places other than the "glands."

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Leptin is produced by adipose tissue, growth factors are produced by various tissues such as the liver and muscles, and prostaglandins are produced by many different types of cells including immune cells and epithelial cells. None of these hormones are produced exclusively by traditional endocrine glands such as the adrenal glands or thyroid gland.

Leptin, Growth Factors, and Prostaglandins Are Hormones Produced in Places