Relationship between gut and sepsis: Role of ghrelin

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World Journal of Diabetes

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World J Diabetes. Jan 15, 2011; 2(1): 1-7
Published online Jan 15, 2011. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v2.i1.1

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Figure 1 Scheme showing various actions of ghrelin and their possible clinical importance. Ghrelin seems to be of benefit in suppressing inflammation and sepsis; protects against ischemia/reperfusion-induced myocardial damage; protects lungs from sepsis-induced damage, enhances appetite, relieves depression and enhances learning and memory. GH: growth hormone; CNS: central nervous system.

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Figure 2 Scheme showing the actions of ghrelin that are relevant to its potential benefit in sepsis. CRH: corticotropin-releasing hormone; ACTH: adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Citation: Das UN. Relationship between gut and sepsis: Role of ghrelin. World J Diabetes 2011; 2(1): 1-7
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v2.i1.1