Effects of Ghrelin on Plasminogen Activator Activity in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells
Ghrelin and its growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR) have been found in the placenta, both in endothelial and trophoblast cells. Ghrelin has been shown to decrease blood pressure in several systems and improve endothelial function by stimulating VEGF production. Because locally increased Ghre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Endocrines |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-396X/5/1/2 |