NCIt definition : An orally available synthetic mimetic of the growth hormone (GH) secretagogue ghrelin
with potential anti-cachexia activity. Upon oral administration, macimorelin mimics
endogenous ghrelin by stimulating appetite and binds to the growth hormone secretagogue
receptor GHSR in the central nervous system, thereby mimicking the GH-releasing effects
of ghrelin from the pituitary gland. Stimulation of GH secretion increases insulin-like
growth factor-I (IGF-I) levels which may further stimulate protein synthesis. In addition,
ghrelin reduces the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which may play a direct
role in cancer-related loss of appetite.;
UNII : 8680B21W73;
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CAS number : 381231-18-1; a href https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/browse-substance?search 381231-18-1
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