Receptor of ghrelin is expressed in cutaneous neurofibromas of individuals with neurofibromatosis 1

Receptor of ghrelin is expressed in cutaneous neurofibromas of individuals with neurofibromatosis 1

Abstract Background Multiple cutaneous neurofibromas are a hallmark of neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1). They begin to appear during puberty and increase in number and volume during pregnancy, suggesting a hormonal influence. Ghrelin is a hormone that acts via growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R),...

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Main Authors: Rafaela E. Rozza-de-Menezes, Nicolle C. Gaglionone, Raquel M. Andrade-Losso, Orlando H. K. Siqueira, Lilian M. Almeida, Kamila da S. Peruzini, Marco A. C. Guimarães-Filho, Carolina I. Brum, Mauro Geller, Karin S. Cunha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Neurofibromatosis 1
Neurofibroma
Ghrelin
Ghrelin receptor
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-017-0734-x

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