A new growth hormone-releasing peptide——Ghrelin / 中华内分泌代谢杂志
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
;
(12)2001.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-538620
ABSTRACT
This article reviews a recently d is covered new peptide-growth hormone-releasing peptide ghrelin. Ghrelin is secr eted by various tissues of body, mainly by gastric tissue. Ghrelin regulates GH release from pituitary, participates in the regulation of energy metabolism, inh ibits the proliferation of tumor cells and influences the cardiovascular functio n and the release of other hormones. The study of ghrelin in many fields is prel iminary and needs further investigation.
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Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Year:
2001
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