Leptin and gastrointestinal motility
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4203.2009.07.018
- VernacularTitle:瘦素与胃肠运动
- Author:
Fei LIU
;
Yajun CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
leptin;
leptin receptors;
gastric emptying;
bowel movement
- From:
International Journal of Surgery
2009;36(7):481-484
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Leptin,a peptide encoded by the obese gene,is primarily secreted by adipocytes,which is a critical hormone controlling food intake, body weight, energy expenditure and neuroendocrine function. Leptin can alter the reactivity of the gastrointestinal neuromuscular, thereby to regulate the gastric emptying and bow-el movement. Leptin seems to be a new gut hormone that has a close relationship with the function and dis-ease of gastrointestinal tract. This article reviews the relationship of leptin and gastrointestinal motility.
