Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 111-115 , January 2005

Metabolic effects of ghrelin and its potential implications in uremia

  • Rocco Barazzoni, MD

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    • Clinica Medica, DSCMT, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Rocco Barazzoni, MD, Clinica Medica, Ospedale Cattinara, Strada di Fiume 447, 34100 Trieste, Italy.
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  • Michela Zanetti, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinica Medica, DSCMT, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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  • Gianni Biolo, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinica Medica, DSCMT, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
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  • Gianfranco Guarnieri, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinica Medica, DSCMT, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

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PII: S1051-2276(04)00163-3

doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2004.09.006

Journal of Renal Nutrition
Volume 15, Issue 1 , Pages 111-115 , January 2005

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