Motilin and Ghrelin as Prokinetic Drug Targets for Gastroparesis and GI Motility Disorders
Motilin and ghrelin receptor agonists are prokinetic drug candidates for gastroparesis, with ghrelin's dual appetite + motility effects offering unique therapeutic advantages over pure prokinetics.
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What This Study Found
Motilin and ghrelin receptor agonists are prokinetic drug candidates for gastroparesis, with ghrelin's dual appetite + motility effects offering unique therapeutic advantages over pure prokinetics.
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How They Did This
research study.
Why This Research Matters
Relevant for peptide research.
The Bigger Picture
Advances peptide research.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
See abstract.
Questions This Raises
- ?Further research needed.
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- Key finding Motilin and ghrelin receptor agonists are prokinetic drug candidates for gastroparesis, with ghrelin's dual appetite + motility effects offering uniqu
- Evidence Grade:
- emerging evidence.
- Study Age:
- Published in 2009.
- Original Title:
- Motilin and ghrelin as prokinetic drug targets.
- Published In:
- Pharmacology & therapeutics, 123(2), 207-23 (2009)
- Authors:
- De Smet, Betty, Mitselos, Anna, Depoortere, Inge(4)
- Database ID:
- RPEP-01470
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was studied?
Motilin and Ghrelin as Prokinetic Drug Targets for Gastroparesis and GI Motility Disorders
What was found?
Motilin and ghrelin receptor agonists are prokinetic drug candidates for gastroparesis, with ghrelin's dual appetite + motility effects offering unique therapeutic advantages over pure prokinetics.
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-01470APA
De Smet, Betty; Mitselos, Anna; Depoortere, Inge. (2009). Motilin and ghrelin as prokinetic drug targets.. Pharmacology & therapeutics, 123(2), 207-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pharmthera.2009.04.004
MLA
De Smet, Betty, et al. "Motilin and ghrelin as prokinetic drug targets.." Pharmacology & therapeutics, 2009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pharmthera.2009.04.004
RethinkPeptides
RethinkPeptides Research Database. "Motilin and ghrelin as prokinetic drug targets." RPEP-01470. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/de-2009-motilin-and-ghrelin-as
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