Use of Ghrelin as a Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanistic Considerations

<table><i>Potential mechanisms of ghrelin action in colitis.</i> Ghrelin acts on the GHSR-1a in widespread tissues, causing several effects that might contribute to efficacy in features of IBD (adapted from Nature Clinical Practice 2: 459–466, used by permission).</table>

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Figure 2: Use of Ghrelin as a Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanistic Considerations 