Ghrelin discovery: a decade after.

Ghrelin discovery: a decade after.
Endocr Dev. 2013;25:1-4
Authors: Kojima M, Kangawa K
Abstract
Since its discovery 12 years ago, intensive research has been performed on ghrelin. The significance of ghrelin as a growth hormone-releasing hormone, appetite regulator, energy conservator and sympathetic nerve suppressor has now been well established. In this short essay, we summarize the history of the discovery of ghrelin.
PMID: 23652386 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Endocrine Development - May 25, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kojima M, Kangawa K Tags: Endocr Dev Source Type: research