Leptin is released from adipose tissue to induce satiety. It's a popular target in pharma as a possible anti-obesity drug. In obese patients, the increase adipose = increased leptin. They become leptin insensitive, reducing their ability to feel satiety.
Ghrelin, on the other hand, is released by the stomach mucosa in response to food stimulation to induce hunger.
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Leptin is released from adipose tissue to induce satiety. It's a popular target in pharma as a possible anti-obesity drug. In obese patients, the increase adipose = increased leptin. They become leptin insensitive, reducing their ability to feel satiety.
Ghrelin, on the other hand, is released by the stomach mucosa in response to food stimulation to induce hunger.