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
Leggio, L., Ferrulli, A., Cardone, S., Nesci, A., Miceli, A., Malandrino, N., Capristo, E., Canestrelli, B., Monteleone, P., Kenna, G., Swift, R., Addolorato, G., Ghrelin system in alcohol-dependent subjects: role of plasma ghrelin levels in alcohol drinking and craving., <<ADDICTION BIOLOGY>>, 2012; (Marzo): 452-464. [doi:10.1111/j.1369-1600.2010.00308.x] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/7929]
Ghrelin system in alcohol-dependent subjects: role of plasma ghrelin levels in alcohol drinking and craving.
Leggio, Lorenzo;Ferrulli, Anna;Cardone, Silvia;Nesci, Antonio;Malandrino, Noemi;Capristo, Esmeralda;Addolorato, Giovanni
2012
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
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