Evaluation of ghrelin level and appetite regulation in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

BACKGROUND: Appetite reduction is a major cause of cachexia in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). This study tested the correlation of appetite and circulating levels of acylated ghrelin in patients with AECOPD. METHODS: Thirty-six patients with AECOPD and 23 heal...

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Autores principales: Wang, Ye, Shen, Yongchun, Zuo, Qiunan, Zhao, Li, Wan, Chun, Tian, Panwen, Chen, Lei, Wen, Fuqiang
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Original Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4140176/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25152618
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S65195

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4140176/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25152618
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S65195

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