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Ghrelin

endogenous

Ghrelin ballicule: receptor binding, kinetics and half-life diagram
Mechanism of action: Ghrelin ballicule

What it isGastric peptide stimulating appetite and growth hormone release.

Why this oneIt is the only known circulating orexigenic hormone, so it is the target for cachexia therapy.

What limits itIts rise after weight loss is part of why lost weight is regained.

Ghrelin molecular structure (skeletal formula)
Molecular structure: Ghrelin

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Principal riskEndogenous or dietary; no boxed warning applies

Classes and tags

Clinical profile

Direct muscarinic antagonism0 / 4

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