Ghrelin and Leptin Elevation in Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Sepsis
Ghrelin and Leptin Elevation in Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Sepsis
Ghrelin and Leptin Elevation in Postoperative Intra-Abdominal Sepsis
Both ghrelin and leptin are important signals in the regulation of food intake and energy balance. Leptin concentrations are elevated in the majority of obese individuals, and its levels usually correlate with adiposity and body mass index. Ghrelin as a new growth hormone (GH)-releasing peptide was discovered in 1999. Ghrelin stimulates food...
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