User:Ann Taylor/Leptin
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Leptin is a signal for satiety. It is secreted by white adipocytes. The <scene name='75/757898/2ndary_structure/1'>secondary structure</scene> is shown in this scene. | Leptin is a signal for satiety. It is secreted by white adipocytes. The <scene name='75/757898/2ndary_structure/1'>secondary structure</scene> is shown in this scene. | ||
| - | A peptide mimic for leptin is derived from the highlighted segment of leptin. | + | A <scene name='75/757898/Leptin_mimic_peptide/1'>peptide mimic</scene> for leptin is derived from the highlighted segment of leptin. |
One common site for mutation is <scene name='75/757898/Y100e/1'>Y100</scene>. This residue is normally a tyrosine; in this <scene name='75/757898/Y100e/1'>structure</scene>, what amino acid replaces it? | One common site for mutation is <scene name='75/757898/Y100e/1'>Y100</scene>. This residue is normally a tyrosine; in this <scene name='75/757898/Y100e/1'>structure</scene>, what amino acid replaces it? | ||
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