title: [Structure and function of ghrelin].
authors.affiliation: Molecular Genetics, Institute of Life Science, Kurume University, Hyakunen-kohen 1-1, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-0864, Japan.
authors.forename: Masayasu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kojima
authors.forename: Kenji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kangawa
mesh_terms: D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D000818:Animals; D019167:Appetite Stimulants; D002210:Caprylates; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D054439:Ghrelin / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology*; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008024:Ligands; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000378:metabolism; D054440:Receptors, Ghrelin
chemical_list: D019167:Appetite Stimulants; D002210:Caprylates; D054439:Ghrelin; D008024:Ligands; D054440:Receptors, Ghrelin; D013006:Growth Hormone; C031492:octanoic acid