Novel function of adrenocorticotropic hormone in the stimulation of vascular endothelial growth factor release in healthy children and adolescents: a proof-of-concept study

Novel function of adrenocorticotropic hormone in the stimulation of vascular endothelial growth factor release in healthy children and adolescents: a proof-of-concept study

Purpose To assess the effect of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) on plasma vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels in healthy children and adolescents and to inform future work on the effects of ACTH on VEGF in bone. Methods An Institutional Review Board-approved prospective study of 10 h...

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Main Authors: Ryan Heksch, Sasigarn Bowden, Robert Hoffman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Endocrinology 2021-02-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
Subjects:
bone density
glucocorticoids
adrenocorticotropic hormone
vascular endothelial growth factor
adrenal insufficiency
Online Access:http://e-apem.org/upload/pdf/apem-2040110-055.pdf

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