Ghrelin
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism - Year 2002, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Growth hormone secretagogues are synthetic peptidyl and non- peptidyl molecules that possess growth hormone releasing activity. Ghrelin is an endogenous natural ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor that has recently been isolated from the rat stomach. Ghrelin administration stimulates growth hormone secretion but also causes weight gain by increasing food intake. Ghrelin’s structural features, secretion patterns, secretion sites, mechanisms of action and interactions and its possible involvement in obesity are still investigated.
Authors and Affiliations
Serdar Güler, Gül Gürsoy, Bekir Çakır
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