Ghrelin was discovered in 1999 as the endogenous ligand of the growth-hormone
secretagogue receptor 1a (GHSR1a). Since then, ghrelin has been found to exert a plethora …

The corpus luteum is a small gland of great importance because its proper functioning
determines not only the appropriate course of the estrous/menstrual cycle and embryo …

Ghrelin and nesfatin-1 are enteroendocrine peptide hormones expressed in rat X/A-like and
human P/D1cells of the gastric mucosa. Besides their effect on food intake, both peptides …

Apelin was thought to be an adipocyte-specific hormone, but recent studies indicate a link
between apelin and female reproductive function. Using real-time PCR, immunoblotting …

SIRT1, a member of the sirtuin family, has recently emerged as a vital molecule in controlling
ovarian function. The aims of the present study were to investigate SIRT1 expression and …

Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for the GH secretagogue receptor (GHSR), is a peptide
hormone with diverse physiological roles. Ghrelin regulates GH release, appetite and …

We investigated substrate dependent paracrine signaling between subpopulations of bone
marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) that may affect the formation, or perhaps malformation, of the …

Ghrelin is a multi‑functional peptide, its role on cancer cell apoptosis remains controversial.
The present study examined the effects and mechanisms of ghrelin on cisplatin‑induced …

Ghrelin is a gastric peptide, discovered by Kojima et al.(1999)[55] as a result of the search
for an endogenous ligand interacting with the “orphan receptor” GHS-R1a (growth hormone …

Vaspin, also known as visceral adipose tissue-derived serine protease inhibitor, is a
member of the serine protease inhibitor family. Its expression is associated with obesity …