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Abundant ghrelin gene expression by monocytes: Putative implications for fat accumulation and obesity

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0 Published in 2017 at "Obesity Medicine"

DOI: 10.1016/j.obmed.2016.12.001

Abstract: Hormones encoded by the ghrelin gene, GHRL, regulate many body systems. Here, we show that GHRL is abundant in monocytes. Analysis of women subjected to bariatric surgery revealed a significant postoperative reduction of GHRL in… read more here.

Keywords: abundant ghrelin; expression monocytes; gene expression; ghrelin gene ... See more keywords