Post-receptor crosstalk between growth hormone and insulin signal in rats born small for gestational age with catch-up growth.

OBJECTIVE: Insulin resistance has been observed in individuals born small for gestational age (SGA) with catch-up growth (CUG), yet the mechanisms involved remain unclear. This study examined the role of GH and insulin signaling crosstalk in insulin resistance of SGA rats with CUG. DESIGN AND METHOD...

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Main Authors: Hong-Zhu Deng, Hong Deng, Chao-Qun Cen, Kai-Yun Chen, Min-Lian Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4070916?pdf=render