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Expression of ghrelin gene in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and plasma ghrelin concentrations in patients with metabolic syndrome.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Apr 2008
Mager Ursula, Kolehmainen Marjukka, de Mello Vanessa D F, Schwab Ursula, Laaksonen David E, Rauramaa Rainer, Gylling Helena, Atalay Mustafa, Pulkkinen Leena, Uusitupa Matti
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: We examined the expression of ghrelin and ghrelin receptors in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and evaluated the effect of weight loss or exercise on plasma ghrelin concentrations in subjects with the metabolic syndrome. DESIGN AND METHODS: Data from 75 overweight/obese subjects randomized to a weight loss, aerobic exercise, resistance exercise or control group for a 33-week intervention...
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