Ghrelin in Focus: Dissecting Its Critical Roles in Gastrointestinal Pathologies and Therapies

Ghrelin in Focus: Dissecting Its Critical Roles in Gastrointestinal Pathologies and Therapies

This review elucidates the critical role of ghrelin, a peptide hormone mainly synthesized in the stomach in various gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Ghrelin participates in diverse biological functions ranging from appetite regulation to impacting autophagy and apoptosis. In sepsis, it reduces intest...

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Main Authors: Wei Wu, Lei Zhu, Zhimin Dou, Qiliang Hou, Sen Wang, Ziqian Yuan, Bin Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Current Issues in Molecular Biology
Subjects:
ghrelin
gastrointestinal tract
sepsis
inflammatory bowel disease
gastric cancer
colorectal cancer
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1467-3045/46/1/61

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