Elevated ghrelin levels in preterm born children during prepubertal ages and relationship with catch-up growth.

Darendeliler, Fatma; Bas, FİRDEVS; Bundak, Rüveyde; Coban, Emine; Disci, Rian; Sancakli, Ozlem; Gokcay, Emine; Ince, Zeynep; Can, Gula

doi:10.1530/eje-08-0357

Elevated ghrelin levels in preterm born children during prepubertal ages and relationship with catch-up growth.

Darendeliler F., Bas F., Bundak R., Coban A., Disci R., Sancakli O., ...More

European journal of endocrinology, vol.159, no.5, pp.555-60, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 159 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1530/eje-08-0357
Journal Name: European journal of endocrinology
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.555-60
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Ghrelin. the natural ligand of the GH secretagogue receptor. has potent orexigenic effect. Ghrelin levels are negatively associated with insulin secretion. increased in anorexia, and reduced in obesity. Increased ghrelin levels may be associated with early postnatal growth in preterm born children.