The Intricate Role of Growth Hormone in Metabolism

The Intricate Role of Growth Hormone in Metabolism

Growth hormone (GH), a master regulator of somatic growth, also regulates carbohydrate and lipid metabolism via complex interactions with insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Data from human and rodent studies reveal the importance of GH in insulin synthesis and secretion, lipid metabol...

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Main Authors: Archana eVijayakumar, Shoshana eYakar, Derek eLeroith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Carbohydrates
Growth Hormone
Insulin Resistance
Lipids
Metabolism
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2011.00032/full

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