Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2011; 17(10): 1249-1260
Published online Mar 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i10.1249
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Figure 2 Diagram summarising the similarities and diversities of ghrelin and unacylated ghrelin activities in gastrointestinal and selected peripheral tissues/systems. The expression of ghrelin o-acyltransferase (GOAT) in most peripheral tissues suggests that acylation of locally-produced unacylated ghrelin (UAG) is possible. GOAT + indicates tissues that have been found to express mRNA for GOAT. GOAT? indicates that GOAT expression status is unknown. Pit: Pituitary; ↑: Increases or stimulates; ↓: Decreases; -: Effect unknown.