Endocrine Abstracts

Ghrelin is a novel acylated peptide predominantly purified from stomach and identified as an endogenous ligand for GH secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). Ghrelin is potent releaser of GH and in addition, actively participate in controlling energy balance, regulation of food intake and appetite. The GH response to ghrelin was higher than that after GHRH.The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of ghrelin on the mean plasma concentration of...