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Ghrelin o-acyl transferase: bridging ghrelin and energy homeostasis.

ABSTRACT: Ghrelin O-acyl transferase (GOAT) is a recently identified enzyme responsible for the unique n-acyl modification of ghrelin, a multifunctional metabolic hormone. GOAT structure and activity appears to be conserved from fish to man. Since the acyl modification is critical for most of the biological actions of ghrelin, especially metabolic functions, GOAT emerged as a very important molecule of interest. The research on GOAT is on the rise, and several important results reiterating its significance have been reported. Notable among these discoveries are the identification of GOAT tissue expression patterns, effects on insulin secretion, blood glucose levels, feeding, body weight, and metabolism. Several attempts have been made to design and test synthetic compounds that can modulate endogenous GOAT, which could turn beneficial in favorably regulating whole body energy homeostasis. This paper will focus to provide an update on recent advances in GOAT research and its broader implications in the regulation of energy balance.

SUBMITTER: Shlimun A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3175403 | biostudies-other | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Ghrelin o-acyl transferase: bridging ghrelin and energy homeostasis.

Shlimun Andrew A Unniappan Suraj S

International journal of peptides 20110915

Ghrelin O-acyl transferase (GOAT) is a recently identified enzyme responsible for the unique n-acyl modification of ghrelin, a multifunctional metabolic hormone. GOAT structure and activity appears to be conserved from fish to man. Since the acyl modification is critical for most of the biological actions of ghrelin, especially metabolic functions, GOAT emerged as a very important molecule of interest. The research on GOAT is on the rise, and several important results reiterating its significanc ...[more]

PMID: 21941572

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Ghrelin o-acyl transferase: bridging ghrelin and energy homeostasis.

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