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Serum inflammatory markers in obese mice: Effect of ghrelin
Majid Khazaei1, Zoya Tahergorabi2
1 Department of Physiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Majid Khazaei
Associate Professor of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
Iran
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2277-9175.161556
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Background: Ghrelin is involved in modulation of food intake and energy homeostasis; however, it may play a role in cardiovascular system and atherosclerosis process. This study aimed to investigate the effect of ghrelin on serum inflammatory markers in control and obese mice.
Materials and Methods: Ghrelin (100 mg/kg/day, twice daily) was administered interaperitoneally to control and diet-induced obese mice. After 10 days, blood samples were taken.
Results: Results showed that administration of ghrelin did not change serum hsCRP level; however, it reduced serum IL-6 concentration in obese mice (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: It seems that the exact role and mechanism of ghrelin in prevention or treatment of atherosclerosis needs more studies. |
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