Ghrelin attenuates imiquimod‐induced psoriasiform skin inflammation in mice

• Main Authors: Kazuma Kaneda (Author), Akitoshi Yu (Author), Hideaki Tanizaki (Author), Teruo Kurokawa (Author), Yuki Yamamoto (Author), Fukumi Furukawa (Author), Shinichi Moriwaki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objectives The endogenous peptide ghrelin, which is produced in the stomach, plays a pivotal role in secretion of growth hormone, regulation of energy metabolism, and cardiovascular protection; however, its anti‐inflammatory action has recently gained immense attention, as this peptide is p...