Ghrelin

Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid peptide that is produced by cells lining the fundus of the stomach. It is a hormone that increases appetite through action on hypothalamic feeding centers. Ghrelin and ghrelin mimetics have been examined in treatment of cancer-related anorexia. Ghrelin has a short half-life (about 30 minutes) and is administered by injection.

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