Plasma Ghrelin Levels in Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, vol.57, no.6, pp.1660-1663, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 57 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s10620-012-2049-z
- Journal Name: DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1660-1663
- Keywords: Ghrelin, Familial Mediterranean fever, Diagnosis, Periodic fever, Peritonitis
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an auto-inflammatory disorder characterized by febrile attacks. Increased acute-phase reactants are characteristic during febrile attacks. Ghrelin is a natural G-protein that decreases secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and acts as anti-inflammatory agent. The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is any change in ghrelin levels and whether increases in ghrelin levels can be used as a marker in these patients.