Leptin which is the product of the obese (OB) gene is a single chain of 146 amino acids sequence that is 16kDa in size. It is a circulating hormone which can be found to be abundantly and more specifically expressed in the adipose tissues, playing a vital function in fat metabolism, body weight regulation and appetite control.

ELISA kit information:

• Reactivity: Human
• Sample Type: Serum, Plasma (Heparin, EDTA), Cell Supernatant
• Sensitivity: < 0.25 ng/ml
• Target: Leptin