Ghrelin system in alcohol-dependent subjects: role of plasma ghrelin levels in alcohol drinking and craving.

Lorenzo Leggio, Anna Ferrulli, Silvia Cardone, Antonio Nesci, Antonio Miceli, Noemi Malandrino, Esmeralda Capristo, Benedetta Canestrelli, Palmiero Monteleone, George A. Kenna, Robert M. Swift, Giovanni Addolorato

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Abstract

Human studies show an effect of alcohol on ghrelin levels and a correlation between ghrelin levels and alcohol craving in alcoholics. This investigation consisted of two studies. This investigation suggests that ghrelin is potentially able to affect alcohol-seeking behaviors, such as alcohol drinking and craving, representing a new potential neuropharmacological target for AD
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)452-464
Numero di pagine13
RivistaAddiction Biology
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2012

Keywords

  • alcoholism
  • craving
  • ghrelin

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