Ghrelin

Content: 
The Structure of Ghrelin Review Article
Pages 1-12
Andreas Kukol

Biochemistry of Ghrelin Precursor Peptides Review Article
Pages 13-30
Chris J. Pemberton, A. Mark Richards

Structure of Mammalian and Nonmammalian Ghrelins Review Article
Pages 31-46
Masayasu Kojima, Takanori Ida, Takahiro Sato

The Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor Review Article
Pages 47-88
Conrad Russell Young Cruz, Roy G. Smith

Basic Aspects of Ghrelin Action Review Article
Pages 89-119
Yolanda Pazos, Felipe F. Casanueva, Jesus P. Camiña

Appetite and Metabolic Effects of Ghrelin and Cannabinoids: Involvement of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Review Article
Pages 121-148
Hinke van Thuijl, Blerina Kola, Márta Korbonits

Ghrelin and Feedback Systems Review Article
Pages 149-170
Katsunori Nonogaki

Ghrelin Gene‐Related Peptides Modulate Rat White Adiposity Review Article
Pages 171-205
Andrés Giovambattista, Rolf C. Gaillard, Eduardo Spinedi

Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth Muscle Regulation by Ghrelin Review Article
Pages 207-238
Adelino F. Leite‐Moreira, Amândio Rocha‐Sousa, Tiago Henriques‐Coelho

Ghrelin and Bone Review Article
Pages 239-258
Martijn van der Velde, Patric Delhanty, Bram van der Eerden, Aart Jan van der Lely, Johannes van Leeuwen

Ghrelin in Pregnancy and Lactation Review Article
Pages 259-284
Jens Fuglsang

Ghrelin and Reproduction: Ghrelin as Novel Regulator of the Gonadotropic Axis Review Article
Pages 285-300
Manuel Tena-Sempere

Ghrelin and Prostate Cancer Review Article
Pages 301-324
Fabio Lanfranco, Matteo Baldi, Paola Cassoni, Martino Bosco, Corrado Ghé, Giampiero Muccioli

Novel Connections Between the Neuroendocrine and Immune Systems: The Ghrelin Immunoregulatory Network Review Article
Pages 325-346
Dennis D. Taub

Contributors to Volume 77
Pages XIII-XVI

Preface
Pages XVII-XVIII
Gerald Litwack

Subject Index
Pages 347-354