Leptin is a cytokine belonging to the Interleukin 6 family, and has a four-helix bundle structure. Leptin is encoded by the ob gene, and produced and secreted by white adipose tissue. The receptors of Leptin are Type I cytokine receptors, which exist in
Molecular Weight:
16.3 kDa, observed by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Source:
Escherichia coli.
Purity:
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE and HPLC.
Form:
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
