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Ghrelin Down-regulates Proinflammatory Cytokines in Sepsis Through Activation of the Vagus Nerve

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2007

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Rongqian Wu, Weifeng Dong, Xiaoxuan Cui, Mian Zhou, H. Hank Simms, Thanjavur S. Ravikumar, Ping Wang
Annals of Surgery

Abstract

Ghrelin down-regulates proinflammatory cytokines in sepsis through activation of the vagus nerve. Pharmacologic stimulation of the vagus nerve may offer a novel approach of anti-sepsis therapy.

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