Energy metabolism factor ghrelin and puberty onset
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2012.03.003
- VernacularTitle:能量代谢因子促生长激素释放肽与青春期启动
- Author:
Yanyan SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ghrelin;
Energy metabolism;
Puberty
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2012;39(3):223-226
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Ghrelin is involved in the process of feeding behavior and regulation of related energy metabolism,it also modulates the secretion of gonadotropins or transmitters concerning sex hormone releasing.It is considered as the factor connecting the HPG axis and energy metabolism.Body's nutrition has a bearing upon the process of reproductive system's onset and maturation.Adequate body weight is necessary for normal puberty onset.Obese children tend to have an earlier menarche.Ghrelin may pass on the information about nutrition to the hypothamalus in puberty onset.
