Gender Differences in Plasma Ghrelin Levels in Hemodialysis Patients

Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 65 - 72
Published: Oct 24, 2018
Abstract
Ghrelin is an orexigenic hormone mainly secreted by the stomach, and it decreases according to the severity of gastric atrophy. Ghrelin has multiple favorable functions, including protein anabolism enhancement, anti-inflammatory activity, and cardiovascular protection, and is associated with survival in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Although the plasma level and role of ghrelin may be different depending on gender, they have not been completely...
Paper Details
Title
Gender Differences in Plasma Ghrelin Levels in Hemodialysis Patients
Published Date
Oct 24, 2018
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
65 - 72
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