Ghrelin Receptor Gene Variant Linked to Bulimia Nervosa in Japanese Women
A polymorphism in the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R) gene was associated with bulimia nervosa in a Japanese population, suggesting genetic variation in the ghrelin system contributes to eating disorder risk.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
GHS-R gene polymorphism (Leu72Met) was significantly associated with bulimia nervosa in Japanese women, providing genetic evidence linking ghrelin receptor variation to eating disorder susceptibility.
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How They Did This
cross-sectional study on ghrp, anxiety-mood.
Why This Research Matters
Relevant for ghrp, anxiety-mood.
The Bigger Picture
Advances peptide research.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
See abstract.
Questions This Raises
- ?Further research needed.
- ?Clinical translation to evaluate.
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- Key finding GHS-R gene polymorphism (Leu72Met) was significantly associated with bulimia nervosa in Japanese women, providing genetic evidence linking ghrelin rec
- Evidence Grade:
- moderate evidence.
- Study Age:
- Published in 2006.
- Original Title:
- Association of ghrelin receptor gene polymorphism with bulimia nervosa in a Japanese population.
- Published In:
- Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 113(9), 1279-85 (2006)
- Authors:
- Miyasaka, K, Hosoya, H, Sekime, A, Ohta, M, Amono, H, Matsushita, S, Suzuki, K, Higuchi, S, Funakoshi, A
- Database ID:
- RPEP-01166
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What was studied?
Ghrelin Receptor Gene Variant Linked to Bulimia Nervosa in Japanese Women
What was found?
A polymorphism in the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R) gene was associated with bulimia nervosa in a Japanese population, suggesting genetic variation in the ghrelin system contributes to eating disorder risk.
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https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-01166APA
Miyasaka, K; Hosoya, H; Sekime, A; Ohta, M; Amono, H; Matsushita, S; Suzuki, K; Higuchi, S; Funakoshi, A. (2006). Association of ghrelin receptor gene polymorphism with bulimia nervosa in a Japanese population.. Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 113(9), 1279-85.
MLA
Miyasaka, K, et al. "Association of ghrelin receptor gene polymorphism with bulimia nervosa in a Japanese population.." Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, 2006.
RethinkPeptides
RethinkPeptides Research Database. "Association of ghrelin receptor gene polymorphism with bulim..." RPEP-01166. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/miyasaka-2006-association-of-ghrelin-receptor
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