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Ghrelin and Growth.

Reena Perchard, Peter E Clayton

    Endocrine Development
    |September 6, 2017
    PubMed
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    Ghrelin, a hormone influencing growth hormone secretion via its receptor, plays a role in human height. Genetic variations in the growth hormone secretagogue receptor are linked to various growth disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Genetics
    • Human Growth

    Background:

    • Ghrelin is a pleiotropic hormone with diverse physiological effects.
    • One key action of ghrelin is stimulating growth hormone secretion via the growth hormone secretagogue (GHS) receptor.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the multifaceted role of ghrelin in regulating human growth.
    • To explore the connection between growth hormone secretagogue receptor gene variants and height variations.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies investigating ghrelin, GHS receptor, and human growth.
    • Analysis of genetic association studies linking GHS receptor variants to height and growth disorders.

    Main Results:

    • Ghrelin's influence on growth hormone secretion is a significant aspect of its function.

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  • Identified associations between GHS receptor gene variants and human height in both healthy and growth-impaired populations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ghrelin is a critical hormone in the regulation of human growth.
    • Genetic variations in the GHS receptor are implicated in conditions such as constitutional delay in growth and puberty, idiopathic short stature, and isolated growth hormone deficiency.