OBESITY GENE Introduction Zhang, Proenca, Maf ... a bloodborne factor that regulates nutrient intake and metabolism 8. The authors report cloning and sequencing of the mouse ob gene and its human homologue. ... (1921 Words -- Approx. 8 Pages)
Effects of Leptin ... Screening of the human genome showed an ob homologue which was 84 identical with the mouse ob gene. Thus the ob gene was established. ... (6238 Words -- Approx. 25 Pages)
Microsatellites Introduction The Human Genom ... The mouse obese gene ob apparently encodes a secreted protein that may function in the signaling pathway of adipose tissue Green et al, 1995. ... (2135 Words -- Approx. 9 Pages)