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Leptin and ghrelin are two key hormones that play opposing roles in the regulation of appetite and energy balance. Ghrelin stimulates appetite and food intake following binding to receptors and the subsequent activation of orexigenic neurons in the arcuate nucleus. Leptin, conversely, has been demonstrated to suppress appetite and reduce food intake. This occurs through the inhibition of ghrelin-activated neurons, while simultaneously activating those that promote satiety and increase energy expenditure. A lack of biological response despite elevated leptin levels, which is known as leptin resistance, is observed in individuals with excess body weight and represents a significant challenge. As the dysregulation of ghrelin and leptin signalling has been linked to the development of obesity and other metabolic disorders, an in-depth understanding of the genetic determinants affecting these two hormones may facilitate a more comprehensive grasp of the intricate interactions that underpin the pathogenesis of obesity.
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