| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2143030 | Lung Cancer | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Ghrelin serum levels are significantly increased in NSCLC patients, mainly in the subgroup of patients diagnosed with cachexia, indicating a possible implication in the pathogenesis of lung cancer. Further studies are needed to determine its potential role as predictive and prognostic marker.
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Authors
Eleni M. Karapanagiotou, Aristidis Polyzos, Kalliopi D. Dilana, Ioannis Gratsias, Paraskevi Boura, Ioannis Gkiozos, Kostas N. Syrigos,