Ghrelin as a Promising Therapeutic Option for Cancer Cachexia

Cachexia is a devastating complication of cancer and an important cause of morbidity and mortality and can have a great effect on quality of life, and sense of self-esteem. Unfortunately; there is no standard cure available for cancer cachexia. Ghrelin; a 28 amino acid orexigenic gut hormone and its...

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Main Authors: Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Abhay Gaidhane, Shilpa Gaidhane, Zahiruddin Syed Quazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2018-08-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/492559