Different thresholds of tissue-specific dose-responses to growth hormone in short prepubertal children

Different thresholds of tissue-specific dose-responses to growth hormone in short prepubertal children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In addition to stimulating linear growth in children, growth hormone (GH) influences metabolism and body composition. These effects should be considered when individualizing GH treatment as dose-dependent changes in metabolic markers...

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Main Authors: Decker Ralph, Nygren Anders, Kriström Berit, Nierop Andreas FM, Gustafsson Jan, Albertsson-Wikland Kerstin, Dahlgren Jovanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
GH deficiency
GH sensitivity, GH responsiveness
Idiopathic short stature
GH dose-effect
Metabolic effects
Lipolysis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6823/12/26

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