Novel analogs of ghrelin: physiological and clinical implications
Halem H, Taylor J, Dong J, Shen Y, Datta R, Abizaid A, Diano S, Horvath T, Zizzari P, Bluet-Pajot M, Epelbaum J, Culler M. Novel analogs of ghrelin: physiological and clinical implications. European Journal Of Endocrinology 2004, 151: s71-s75. PMID: 15339248, DOI: 10.1530/eje.0.151s071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBIM-28163GH secretionGHS receptorWeight gainNeuronal activationGrowth hormone secretagogue receptorAntagonist of ghrelinAction of ghrelinNormal GH secretionRole of ghrelinStimulation of feedingActivity of ghrelinPotential therapeutic benefitAnalogues of ghrelinNative ghrelinEndogenous ghrelinGhrelin actionGH levelsHypothalamic GHHypothalamic sitesSecretagogue receptorGhrelin receptorFood intakeNormal ratsGhrelin analogs