Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10835911 | Peptides | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠AD is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder influenced by the metabolic status. ⺠Ghrelin system is linked to obesity, metabolic syndrome, neuromodulation and memory. ⺠Ghrelin system acts autocrinely/paracrinely and its components are expressed CNS. ⺠We review the role of ghrelin system in neuroprotection, memory and learning. ⺠We discuss the influence of ghrelin system in AD, and its expression in AD patients.
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Authors
Manuel D. Gahete, José Córdoba-Chacón, Rhonda D. Kineman, Raúl M. Luque, Justo P. Castaño,