Ghrelin (Endocrine Updates

Ghrelin (Endocrine Updates



Ghrelin (Endocrine Updates)
By Ezio Ghigo


Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 257
Publication Date: 2004-06-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 140207770X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781402077708
Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:



Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid acylated peptide predominantly produced by the stomach. It displays strong GH-releasing activity mediated by the hypothalamus-pituitary GH secretagogue (GHS)-receptors specific for synthetic GHS. Ghrelin also acts on other central and peripheral receptors and enables other actions including: stimulation of lactotroph and corticotroph secretion; food-intake; gastro-entero-pancreatic functions; metabolic; cardiovascular activity; and anti-proliferative effects. This volume aims to highlight the impact and function of the hormone ghrelin and provide insight to neuroendocrinologies and researchers interested in its molecular and clinical relevance.

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