• Blood ghrelin, resistin, and adiponectin concentrations during the normal menstrual cycle 

      Dafopoulos, K.; Sourlas, D.; Kallitsaris, A.; Pournaras, S.; Messinis, I. E. (2009)
      Objective: To investigate changes of ghrelin, resistin, and adiponectin levels in the circulation during the normal menstrual cycle. Design: Longitudinal study. Setting: The study was conducted at a university hospital. ...
    • The effect of estrogens on plasma ghrelin concentrations in women 

      Dafopoulos, K.; Chalvatzas, N.; Kosmas, G.; Kallitsaris, A.; Pournaras, S.; Messinis, I. E. (2010)
      Background: Data regarding the possible effects of estrogen on ghrelin secretion in humans are limited and contradictory. Aim: To investigate the effect of estradiol (E2) on ghrelin levels in normal pre- and post-menopausal ...