The Role of Ghrelin in Neuroprotection after Ischemic Brain Injury
Ghrelin, a gastrointestinal peptide with a major role in regulating feeding and metabolism, has recently been investigated for its neuroprotective effects. In this review we discuss pre-clinical evidence suggesting ghrelin may be a useful therapeutic in protecting the brain against injury after isch...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-03-01
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| Series: | Brain Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/3/1/344 |