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Leptin ( Greek λεπτός ( leptos ) meaning thin ) is a 16 kDa protein hormone that plays a key role in regulating energy intake and energy expenditure, including appetite and metabolism.

It is one of the most important adipose derived hormones.

The Ob ( Lep ) gene ( Ob for obese, Lep for leptin ) is located on chromosome 7 in humans.