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LEP Gene

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This gene plays a role in the modulation of appetite and the regulation of body fat storage. [ ]

Term info

Label

LEP Gene

Synonyms
  • LEP
  • LEP Gene
  • Leptin (Murine Obesity Homolog) Gene
HGNC ID

HGNC:6553

OMIM Number

164160

Preferred Name

LEP Gene

Semantic Type

Gene or Genome

UMLS CUI

C1416825

code

C95047