Abstract
The role of ghrelin in regulating metabolism and energy balance has been a subject of intense focus ever since its discovery. Ghrelin regulates energy balance in the short term by induction of appetite and in the longer term by increasing body weight and adiposity. It is the only known peripheral orexigenic hormone and one of the most potent endogenous orexigenic factors discovered to date. However, whilst extensively studied, the mechanism of ghrelin secretion is not well understood. A better understanding of the pathways controlling ghrelin secretion could be useful in the development of new therapeutic approaches to appetite-related disorders. Here, we discuss current knowledge of the processes that control ghrelin secretion, focusing on neural, chemical and hormonal stimuli. In addition, we share our view on the potential of targeting ghrelin for the treatment of eating disorders such as obesity, anorexia nervosa and cachexia.
Keywords: Ghrelin, GOAT, hormones, nutrients, nervous system, obesity.
Current Drug Metabolism
Title:Review of Novel Aspects of the Regulation of Ghrelin Secretion
Volume: 15 Issue: 4
Author(s): Omar Al Massadi, Pamela V. Lear, Timo D. Muller, Miguel Lopez, Carlos Dieguez, Matthias H. Tschop and Ruben Nogueiras
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Keywords: Ghrelin, GOAT, hormones, nutrients, nervous system, obesity.
Abstract: The role of ghrelin in regulating metabolism and energy balance has been a subject of intense focus ever since its discovery. Ghrelin regulates energy balance in the short term by induction of appetite and in the longer term by increasing body weight and adiposity. It is the only known peripheral orexigenic hormone and one of the most potent endogenous orexigenic factors discovered to date. However, whilst extensively studied, the mechanism of ghrelin secretion is not well understood. A better understanding of the pathways controlling ghrelin secretion could be useful in the development of new therapeutic approaches to appetite-related disorders. Here, we discuss current knowledge of the processes that control ghrelin secretion, focusing on neural, chemical and hormonal stimuli. In addition, we share our view on the potential of targeting ghrelin for the treatment of eating disorders such as obesity, anorexia nervosa and cachexia.
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Massadi Al Omar, Lear V. Pamela, Muller D. Timo, Lopez Miguel, Dieguez Carlos, Tschop H. Matthias and Nogueiras Ruben, Review of Novel Aspects of the Regulation of Ghrelin Secretion, Current Drug Metabolism 2014; 15 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389200215666140505153723
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389200215666140505153723 |
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