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Obese humans have elevated serum OB protein concentrations that correlate with body fat percentage, suggesting that human obesity is not caused by a deficiency in OB protein but potentially by reduced brain sensitivity to it.

This paper indicates that obese individuals typically have higher levels of OB protein (leptin) than lean individuals. This suggests that obesity is not caused by a lack of this hormone, but potentially by the body's reduced ability to respond to it or transport it to the brain.

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When obese subjects were compared to lean individuals, it was observed that the serum OB protein concentrations were higher in obese individuals; and OB protein concentrations increased with increasing percent body fat
L. Arthur Campfield et al. · Hormone and Metabolic Research · 1996

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Based on multiple human studies cited (Considine et al., 1996; others), showing consistent correlation between body fat and OB protein levels.

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The OB Protein (Leptin) Pathway - A Link Between Adipose Tissue Mass and Central Neural Networks

L. Arthur Campfield et al. · Hormone and Metabolic Research · 1996

DOI 10.1055/s-2007-979867

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