Role of Ghrelin in the Pathophysiology of Gastrointestinal Disease
Ghrelin is a 28-amino-acid peptide that plays multiple roles in humans and other mammals. The functions of ghrelin include food intake regulation, gastrointestinal (GI) motility, and acid secretion by the GI tract. Many GI disorders involving infection, inflammation, and malignancy are also correlat...
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| Language: | English |
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Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Gut and Liver |
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| Online Access: | http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2013.7.5.505 |