Ghrelin is a growth-hormone-releasing acylated peptide from stomach.

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Published in Nature on December 09, 1999

Authors

M Kojima1, H Hosoda, Y Date, M Nakazato, H Matsuo, K Kangawa

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Biochemistry, National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Suita, Osaka, Japan.

Associated clinical trials:

Acylated Ghrelin Response to Acute Exercise in Obesity (aeroghre) | NCT00486161

Ghrelin for Alcohol Use in Non-Treatment-Seeking Heavy Drinkers | NCT01779024

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