Ghrelin levels are decreased in non-obese prepubertal children born large for gestational age
BackgroundGhrelin is the natural ligand of GH secretagogue receptor. It has several metabolic functions including regulation of food intake, energy homeostasis, and body weight. An inverse relationship between fasting plasma ghrelin and insulin concentrations has been shown. Being born large for ges...
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Veröffentlicht in: | European journal of endocrinology 2009-06, Vol.160 (6), p.951-956 |
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