<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The fat-regulating hormones, adiponectin, ghrelin, and leptin have been studied extensively because therapeutic modality might be gleaned from their augmentation or blockade. Since a link between the hormone and control of hunger was found, ghrelin levels in the human body have received a great deal of attention over the past several years. This mini-review summarizes the role of ghrelin, describing its actions and therapeutic uses.</p></abstract>

The fat-regulating hormones, adiponectin, ghrelin, and leptin have been studied extensively because therapeutic modality might be gleaned from their augmentation or blockade. Since a link between the hormone and control of hunger was found, ghrelin levels in the human body have received a great deal of attention over the past several years. This mini-review summarizes the role of ghrelin, describing its actions and therapeutic uses.

Saga of ghrelin: its structure, actions, and therapeutic uses

Asian Biomedicine

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The fat-regulating hormones, adiponectin, ghrelin, and leptin have been studied extensively because therapeutic modality might be gleaned from their...

Saga of ghrelin: its structure, actions, and therapeutic uses

Published Online: Apr 13, 2018

Page range: 855 - 860

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/abm-2010-0112

Keywords
Adipocytes, ageing, ghrelin, growth hormone

© 2018

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Saga of ghrelin: its structure, actions, and therapeutic uses

Published Online: Apr 13, 2018

Page range: 855 - 860

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/abm-2010-0112

KeywordsAdipocytes, ageing, ghrelin, growth hormone

© 2018

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Adipocytes, ageing, ghrelin, growth hormone