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Orthologous residues
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LEPR (human): Y1141‑p, LEPR iso2 (human): ‑, LEPR (mouse): Y1138‑p, LEPR iso6 (mouse): Y1138‑p, LEPR (rat): Y1138‑p
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Characterization
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Methods used to characterize site in vivo:
mutation of modification site
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Relevant cell lines - cell types - tissues:
'brain, hypothalamus'
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Cellular systems studied:
tissue
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Species studied:
mouse
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Downstream Regulation
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Comments:
LEPR Y985S homozygous mice are hyperphagic and obese; hypothalamic melanocortin system is suppressed; leptin failed to induce STAT3 tyrosine phosphorylation and nuclear translocation.
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