Obesity is associated with a state of leptin resistance, where the elevated leptin signal is not associated with the normal responses of reduced food intake and increased energy expenditure.

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  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute via serper

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• energy expenditure concept
• obesity concept