Abstract
The role of leptin in regulation of energy homeostasis is well established, yet both the diagnostic as well as the therapeutic relevance of leptin in diet-induced obesity remains unresolved. Nevertheless, in the last few years, the substantial impact of leptin substitution in selected forms of monogenic obesity has advanced our knowledge about the neuroendocrine network of body weight regulation. Moreover, leptin seems to play a crucial role in intestinal nutrient reabsorption, regulation of blood pressure, fertility, inflammation and autoimmune diseases. A better understanding of these processes could possibly provide novel diagnostic and therapeutic options in the future.
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