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),...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-017-0734-x |
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