Ghrelin: a newly discovered hormone.
Ghrelin is a gastric peptide that stimulates growth hormone secretion and increases adiposity. It is the first identified natural ligand for a previously cloned growth hormone secretagogue receptor which is present in the pituitary gland and the hypothalamic region of the brain. Insights into its regulation will now enable its physiological role to be elucidated and its potential clinical use evaluated.
Dickson
Suzanne L
SL
Department of Physiology, University of Cambridge, UK.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D054439:Ghrelin; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000096:biosynthesis; D013007:Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone / Q000502:physiology; D051379:Mice; D036361:Peptide Hormones; D010455:Peptides / Q000502:physiology*
D054439:Ghrelin; D036361:Peptide Hormones; D010455:Peptides; D013006:Growth Hormone; D013007:Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone