Ghrelin /

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...

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Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Ghigo, E. (Ezio), Benso, Andrea, Broglio, Fabio
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boston : Kluwer Academic, [2004]
Series:	Endocrine updates ; 23.
Subjects:	Ghrelin > Physiological effect. Peptide Hormones > physiology. Growth Hormone > physiology. Physiology. Natural history. Science. MEDICAL > Reproductive Medicine & Technology. Electronic books.
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