If overweight ob/ob mice are given supplemental leptin, they gain excess fat and begin eating voraciously.

Name: If overweight ob/ob mice are given supplemental leptin, they gain excess fat and begin eating voraciously.
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Overweight ob/ob mice lack the ability to produce leptin naturally, so they become obese and exhibit excessive appetite. However, supplemental leptin has been shown to control their appetite and induce weight loss, not cause weight gain and increased eating.

If Overweight Ob/ob Mice Are Given Supplemental Leptin, They Gain