Ghrelin and LEAP2: Their Interaction Effect on Appetite Regulation and the Alterations in Their Levels Following Bariatric Surgery

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Ghrelin plays key roles in appetite regulation, involving both homeostatic and hedonic pathways. In obesity, its metabolism is affected by alterations in neural and hormonal responses. Liver-Enriched Antimicrobial Peptide 2 (LEAP2), recently identified a...

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Published in:Medicina
Main Authors: Nese Alic, Aylin Ayaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/8/1452