Ghrelin discovery: a decade after.
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چکیده
Since its discovery 12 years ago, intensive research has been performed on ghrelin. The significance of ghrelin as a growth hormone-releasing hormone, appetite regulator, energy conservator and sympathetic nerve suppressor has now been well established. In this short essay, we summarize the history of the discovery of ghrelin.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Endocrine development
دوره 25 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013