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Structure-function studies of human leptin

K Imagawa1, Y Numata, G Katsuura

  • 1Research and Development Diagnostic Science Division, Osaka 566-0022, Japan.

The Journal of Biological Chemistry
|December 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The N-terminal region of human leptin is crucial for its biological activity and receptor binding. The C-terminal loop also enhances these functions, but the disulfide bond is not essential.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neuroendocrinology

Background:

  • Leptin is a key hormone regulating energy balance and body weight.
  • Understanding leptin's structure-function relationship is vital for therapeutic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the structural requirements of human leptin for its biological functions.
  • To investigate the roles of the N-terminal region, C-terminal disulfide bond, and C-terminal loop in leptin activity.

Main Methods:

  • Expression and purification of wild-type and mutant human leptin analogs in E. coli.
  • Intracerebroventricular injection of leptin analogs into C57BL/6J ob/ob mice to assess in vivo biological activity (food intake).
  • Autoradiography to evaluate the binding affinity of leptin analogs to the leptin receptor in the choroid plexus.

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Main Results:

  • Mutant leptin lacking a C-terminal disulfide bond retained full efficacy in reducing food intake.
  • C-terminal deletions significantly reduced food intake but required higher doses.
  • N-terminal deletions abolished both food intake reduction and receptor binding.
  • Wild-type and mutant leptin inhibited radiolabeled leptin binding, while C-terminal deletions showed weak inhibition.

Conclusions:

  • The N-terminal region of leptin is essential for its biological activity and receptor binding.
  • The C-terminal loop structure enhances leptin's actions.
  • The C-terminal disulfide bond is not required for leptin's function.