hrp0098p2-162 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2024

Leptin, ghrelin, and nesfatin-1 in children born small for gestational age with catch up growth

Jin Lee Hye , Seon Noh Eu , Young Jin Hye , Lee Yena , Jun Seo Young , Byul Kwon Eun , Rim Jeong Hwal , Suk Shim Young , Jae Kang Min , Tae Hwang Il

Background: Leptin, ghrelin, and nesfatin-1 are peptide hormones which regulates food intake, energy homeostasis and growth hormone synthesis.Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between leptin, ghrelin and nesfatin-1 with catch-up growth (CUG) in children born small for gestational age (SGA).Methods: A total of 67 children were included; 34 children born SGA without CUG, 17 ch...