Ghrelin O Acyl Transferase (GOAT) as a Novel Metabolic Regulatory Enzyme

Background: Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) presents a growing threat to the global health. Evidences highlight an important role of ghrelin as a key regulator of glucose metabolism. The physiological functions of ghrelin are mediated by enzyme ghrelin-O-acyltransferase (GOAT) which...

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Main Authors: Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Shilpa Gaidhane, Abhay M. Gaidhane, Padam Simkhada, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5514/9787_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG)_u.pdf