The paradox of Prader-Willi syndrome: a genetic model of starvation

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Balance in Ghrelin and Leptin Plasma Levels in Anorexia Nervosa Patients and Constitutionally Thin Women

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High Circulating Ghrelin: A Potential Cause for Hyperphagia and Obesity in Prader-Willi Syndrome

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Life Sciences, Endocrinology, Physiology +16

Central Effects of a Novel Acylated Peptide, Ghrelin, on Growth Hormone Release in Rats

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Life Sciences, Endocrinology, Neuroscience +15

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