Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10835920 Peptides 2011 5 Pages PDF
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► Ghrelin is a peptide hormone thought to act as a signal of hunger. ► We review the role of ghrelin in appetite regulation in lean and obese humans. ► We then examine ghrelin's potential as an anti-obesity treatment. We discuss different approaches to inhibiting the ghrelin system to treat obesity. ► We conclude that despite early promise inhibiting the ghrelin system might not result in a successful anti-obesity treatment.
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Ghrelin and appetite control in humans-Potential application in the treatment of obesity
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