Basic Information
Description
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the gp130 family of cytokine receptors that are known to stimulate gene transcription via activation of cytosolic STAT proteins. This protein is a receptor for leptin (an adipocyte-specific hormone that regulates body weight), and is involved in the regulation of fat metabolism, as well as in a novel hematopoietic pathway that is required for normal lymphopoiesis.
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Targeting Strategy
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Details
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Physiological analysis
B-ob/ob mice weight detection
The weight of the homozygous B-ob/ob mice were continuously higher than that of the control group at the age of 4 weeks;
B-ob/ob mice blood glucose test
Blood glucose: the blood glucose of the homozygous B-ob/ob mice (-/-) were continuously higher than that of the control group at the age of 4 weeks.
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References
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1. Leptin receptor gene polymorphisms and sex modify the association between
acetaminophen use and asthma among young adults: results from two observational studies.Ziyab AH, et al. Respir Res, 2018 Sep 19. PMID 30231898.
2. Food Consumption as a Modifier of the Association between LEPR Gene Variants and Excess Body Weight in Children and Adolescents: A Study of the SCAALA Cohort.Dos Santos Rocha A, et al. Nutrients, 2018 Aug 18. PMID 30126176.
