105 studies on GHRP-6 curated from PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and EuropePMC. Updated daily.
This seminal research provides a fundamental and detailed understanding of how specific hippocampal subregions, through the precise actions of NMDA receptors, orchestrate distinct aspects of memory formation and retri…
This study highlights ghrelin's potential as a novel therapeutic agent for Alzheimer's disease, particularly in patients with co-existing diabetes. By demonstrating ghrelin's ability to suppress Aβ production through …
This study provides crucial evidence of the ongoing misuse of GHRP-2 and GHRP-6 in sports and validates a robust analytical method for their detection. The ability to accurately identify these peptides in athlete urin…
This research uncovers a novel and crucial gut-brain-liver axis where gut-derived ghrelin plays a pivotal role in the systemic regulation of glucose metabolism. Understanding this intricate pathway provides significan…
This study highlights the significant metabolic benefits of a linear fragment of unacylated ghrelin (UAG-LF), particularly its ability to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce hepatic steatosis in an obese model. The…
This research uncovers a previously unknown direct link between ghrelin and oxytocin, suggesting that ghrelin's influence extends beyond appetite regulation to potentially impact broader metabolic and behavioral pathw…
This study provides compelling evidence that both Ghrelin and LHA electrical stimulation can effectively normalize the pathological hyperactivity of gastric distention neurons in a cisplatin-induced gastric dysfunctio…
This research highlights a novel strategy for overcoming acquired drug resistance in lung cancer, a major clinical challenge. By targeting the ghrelin receptor, this study demonstrates a potential pathway to re-sensit…
This research provides critical new insights into ghrelin's direct role in regulating pancreatic islet microcirculation, a process fundamental for maintaining islet health and optimal insulin production. Understanding…
This research highlights Acylated Ghrelin as a promising therapeutic agent to prevent or reduce doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. By targeting the Fas/FasL apoptotic pathway and enhancing SERCA2a activity, it offers…
This study provides compelling evidence that Ghrelin/GHSR signaling plays a crucial role in protecting hippocampal neurogenesis from chronic stress-induced damage, leading to improved mood-related behaviors. This sugg…
This research provides crucial insights into the cellular mechanisms governing gut motility, specifically how key hormones like ghrelin and motilin regulate the electrical activity of ICCs. Understanding these pathway…
These findings are highly significant as they demonstrate that Ghrelin acts as a potent neuroprotective agent against HIE-induced brain injury by modulating oxidative stress and neuronal apoptosis. The elucidation of …
This research provides compelling evidence that ghrelin plays a previously unrecognized role in promoting cartilage anabolism by activating the ERK/STAT3 pathway in AIS chondrocytes. This finding is significant becaus…
This study highlights that GHSR signaling can directly influence high-fat food intake in a binge eating context, independent of circulating ghrelin and LEAP2 levels. This suggests a novel, direct role for GHSR in the …
This research highlights a novel pathway for treating alcoholic hepatic steatosis, a critical precursor to more severe alcoholic liver disease. The findings suggest that ghrelin receptor antagonism could be a promisin…
This research uncovers a novel and critical brain-gut axis involving ghrelin that directly regulates glycolipid metabolism, providing a deeper understanding of how the brain controls energy homeostasis. The identifica…
This research highlights ghrelin as a promising therapeutic candidate for addressing cognitive impairment associated with diabetes and potentially Alzheimer's disease. The ability of ghrelin to modulate the IKK/NF-κB/…
This research identifies a novel regulatory pathway where miR-709 acts as a crucial negative regulator of GHRP6-induced GH synthesis by targeting PRKCA. This discovery provides a deeper understanding of the complex me…
This research highlights a critical mechanism by which estradiol replacement therapy can combat post-menopausal obesity by directly modulating the ghrelin pathway. Understanding this interaction provides a novel thera…
This research highlights a novel neuro-gastrointestinal pathway where central ghrelin signaling can protect the gut barrier from inflammatory insults. The findings suggest that targeting ghrelin receptors in the brain…
This research highlights a significant potential side effect of D-Lys-3-GHRP-6, indicating it may negatively impact cognitive functions, specifically memory consolidation. The observed downregulation of serotonin and …
This research highlights a novel role for ghrelin in modulating gut-brain communication, specifically its ability to dampen autonomic responses to stomach distension. This mechanism could be therapeutically exploited …
This study successfully demonstrates the synthesis of novel azapeptides that effectively modulate the CD36 receptor, highlighting their potential as a new class of therapeutic agents. The observed improvements in lipi…
This research highlights the significant atheroprotective and atheroregressive potential of novel azapeptide derivatives, offering a new therapeutic strategy beyond traditional lipid-lowering approaches. By selectivel…
This research highlights a novel role for the ghrelin receptor system in modulating opioid tolerance, suggesting that targeting these receptors could offer a new therapeutic strategy. Attenuating morphine tolerance co…
This research highlights the potential of ghrelin antagonists as therapeutic targets for managing conditions characterized by excessive hunger or metabolic dysregulation. By demonstrating that blocking ghrelin can mod…
Understanding the precise molecular interactions between these novel peptides and the ghrelin receptor is critical for rational drug design. This in silico strategy provides a powerful framework for optimizing existin…
This study establishes a robust and efficient theoretical model for ultra-fast calculation of electronic excitation spectra in large systems like proteins and other biomacromolecules. The combination of high accuracy …
This research highlights acylated ghrelin's potential as a potent renoprotective agent against chemotherapy-induced kidney damage. By activating SIRT1, a protein involved in cellular health and longevity, ghrelin appe…
This study identifies a crucial role for central CRF1 receptor signaling in regulating glucose homeostasis during periods of calorie restriction, mediated through ghrelin. Understanding this pathway could open new ave…
This study provides compelling evidence that Ghrelin can protect intestinal epithelial cells from apoptosis in Ulcerative Colitis by activating the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) pathway. This identifies a novel ther…
This research highlights acylated ghrelin's significant potential as a therapeutic agent for mitigating cardiac damage caused by excessive thyroid hormones. Its ability to simultaneously combat oxidative stress, reduc…
These findings are highly significant as they identify Ghrelin as a potential therapeutic agent for the cognitive deficits associated with depression, a symptom often resistant to conventional treatments. The elucidat…
This study's elucidation of the atomic-level molecular recognition of ghrelin by its receptor provides invaluable structural templates that are poised to revolutionize rational drug design. By understanding exactly ho…
This research highlights the ghrelin-GOAT system as a critical modulator of food reward and motivation, offering a promising new therapeutic target for eating disorders. By specifically inhibiting GOAT, it's possible …
This research significantly expands our understanding of ghrelin's multifaceted roles, particularly its critical involvement in energy conservation and thermoregulation during periods of nutritional stress. The abilit…
This research uncovers a novel and significant role for Growth hormone secretagogue peptide-6 (GHS-6) as a potent immunomodulator in fish, specifically by enhancing the production of antimicrobial peptides. The findin…
This research highlights a novel therapeutic strategy: targeting the ghrelin signaling pathway to enhance the success of islet transplantation. By improving graft survival and function, this approach could significant…
This research highlights the therapeutic potential of ghrelin receptor antagonism in mitigating the adverse physiological and behavioral responses associated with immune challenges. By effectively reducing sickness be…
This study reveals a critical and previously underappreciated role for the ghrelin receptor type 1a (GHSR1a) in modulating seizure susceptibility and severity within the brain. The finding that GHSR1a antagonism drama…