Ghrelin; The Renown Hormone

Ghrelin , a 28 amino acid gastric peptide, was found to be a potent releaser of GH and in addition, actively participate in controlling energy balance and the regulation of food intake. Specifically, plasma ghrelin originates in the oxyntic gland where A-like cells exist and is secreted into the blo...

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Main Author: H. Murat Bilgin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dicle University Medical School 2006-01-01
Series:Dicle Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://4181.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=888013