| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2800415 | General and Comparative Endocrinology | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Ten years and more passed since ghrelin was discovered. Various physiological actions of ghrelin have been documented in both mammalian and nonmammalian vertebrates. Do these actions have any commonality? In this review, we focused on several effects of ghrelin, and compared the effect across vertebrates. We would like to discuss possible general function of ghrelin in vertebrates.
► Ghrelin is present in nonmammalian vertebrates, too. ► GH-releasing activity seems to be a common action of ghrelin. ► Sole action of ghrelin may be glucose and lipid homeostasis.
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Authors
Hiroyuki Kaiya, Kenji Kangawa, Mikiya Miyazato,