Ghrelin attenuates imiquimod‐induced psoriasiform skin inflammation in mice

Abstract Objectives The endogenous peptide ghrelin, which is produced in the stomach, plays a pivotal role in secretion of growth hormone, regulation of energy metabolism, and cardiovascular protection; however, its anti‐inflammatory action has recently gained immense attention, as this peptide is p...

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Main Authors: Kazuma Kaneda, Akitoshi Yu, Hideaki Tanizaki, Teruo Kurokawa, Yuki Yamamoto, Fukumi Furukawa, Shinichi Moriwaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cia2.12086