The effect of zinc deficiency on the growth promoting actions of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I /

The effect of zinc deficiency on the growth promoting effect of circulating IGF-I and the direct growth effect of GH on long bone growth were investigated. Food intake was decreased by lack of zinc in the diet. Tissue zinc content and plasma alkaline phosphatase activity were reduced by zinc deficie...

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Main Author: Cha, Ming Chuan, 1955-
Other Authors: Rojhani, A. (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1994
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