Ghrelin and obestatin plasma levels and ghrelin/obestatin prepropeptide gene polymorphisms in small for gestational age infants

Conclusions
Ghrelin/obestatin prepropeptide polymorphisms were not found to be associated with SGA status in neonates; however, ghrelin and obestatin levels may be involved in growth and development. Further studies are required to understand the relationship between ghrelin, obestatin and prenatal development.

Source: Journal of International Medical Research - November 11, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Zhang, S., Zhai, G., Zhang, J., Zhou, J., Chen, C. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research