Contribution of Ghrelin to the Pathogenesis of Growth Hormone Deficiency

Contribution of Ghrelin to the Pathogenesis of Growth Hormone Deficiency

In this review we described the interactions between ghrelin and the growth hormone (GH)-insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) axis in children and adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). A possible involvement of these interactions in the pathogenesis of unexplained cases of GHD was suggested....

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Main Authors: Andrzej Lewiński, Małgorzata Karbownik-Lewińska, Katarzyna Wieczorek-Szukała, Magdalena Stasiak, Renata Stawerska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
growth hormone
growth hormone deficiency
ghrelin
IGF-1
<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>
intestinal microflora
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/16/9066

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