Ghrelin, a peptide hormone predominantly produced by the stomach, was isolated as the
endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor. Ghrelin is a potent
stimulator of growth hormone (GH) secretion and is the only circulatory hormone known to
potently enhance feeding and weight gain and to regulate energy homeostasis following
central and systemic administration. Therapeutic intervention with ghrelin in catabolic
situations may induce a combination of enhanced food intake, increased gastric emptying …