Serum ghrelin levels in children with primary protein-energy malnutrition

Altinkaynak S., SELİMOĞLU M. A., Ertekin V., Kilicarslan B.

PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, cilt.50, sa.4, ss.429-431, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 50 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2008.02606.x
  • Dergi Adı: PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.429-431
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating peptide, increases in cachectic conditions. It probably reflects peripheral nutritional status and influences nutrient intake and growth. The aim of the present study was to determine serum ghrelin levels in children with primary protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and to find if any correlation exists between serum ghrelin levels and the clinical presentation of those patients.