Peptide Hormones: Therapeutic Targets in Appetite Regulation

Alison   M.   Wren; Stephen   R.   Bloom

Author(s): Alison M. Wren and Stephen R. Bloom

Volume 3, Issue 9, 2006

Page: [593 - 597] Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/157018006778341219

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Abstract

Recent studies have identified a novel role for gut-derived peptides in the physiological regulation of appetite and body weight. This data is reviewed and the potential of peptide hormones, particularly ghrelin, PYY, GLP-1 and oxyntomodulin, as therapies for anorexia and obesity is explored.

Keywords: Obesity, Gut hormones, PYY, Oxyntomodulin, Ghrelin, Anorexia

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Letters in Drug Design & Discovery

Title: Peptide Hormones: Therapeutic Targets in Appetite Regulation

Volume: 3 Issue: 9

Author(s): Alison M. Wren and Stephen R. Bloom

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Keywords: Obesity, Gut hormones, PYY, Oxyntomodulin, Ghrelin, Anorexia

Abstract: Recent studies have identified a novel role for gut-derived peptides in the physiological regulation of appetite and body weight. This data is reviewed and the potential of peptide hormones, particularly ghrelin, PYY, GLP-1 and oxyntomodulin, as therapies for anorexia and obesity is explored.

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Wren M. Alison and Bloom R. Stephen, Peptide Hormones: Therapeutic Targets in Appetite Regulation, Letters in Drug Design & Discovery 2006; 3 (9) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157018006778341219