Activated in adipose tissue where it encodes and stimulates production of a body fat-signaling hormone-like protein, which then enters the bloodstream.

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Leptin is the hormone in question, encoded by the "ob" (obese) gene. It is produced primarily in adipose tissue and plays a crucial role in regulating energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes. The term "Leptin (ob protein)" directly refers to this function and its genetic origin.

Activated in Adipose Tissue Where It Encodes and Stimulates Production