Ghrelin, a novel growth hormone-releasing acylated peptide, is synthesized in a distinct endocrine cell type in the gastrointestinal tracts of rats and humans.

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Summary

Ghrelin probably functions not only in the control of GH secretion, but also in the regulation of diverse processes of the digestive system, and its findings provide clues to additional physiological functions of this novel gastrointestinal hormone.

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2000-11-01
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Ghrelin, Enteroendocrine cell, Internal medicine, Endocrinology, Enterochromaffin cell

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