The IGF system comprises two IGFs (IGF-1, IGF-2), two IGF-receptors (IGF-R1, IGF-R2), and
six IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) with a high affinity for IGFs. The IGFBPs, of which IGFBP-3 …

Growth hormone (GH) is best known for its ability to promote growth; however, it is also
responsible for a variety of metabolic effects, such as inhibition of glucose uptake and …

Context Loss-of-function GNAS mutations lead to hormone resistance and Albright's
hereditary osteodystrophy (AHO) when maternally inherited, ie pseudohypoparathyroidism …

Obesity is associated with blunted growth hormone (GH) secretion. In some individuals,
hypothalamic–pituitary (HP) structural lesions may contribute to GH deficiency (GHD). We …

Abstract Treatment of adolescents with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) during the
transition period is a controversial issue. This paper is a contribution from the Italian …

The glucagon stimulation test (GST) is a reliable measure for assessing growth hormone
(GH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion. The GST is considered to be a …

The aim of the study is to clarify the relationship between adipose tissue dysfunction,
metabolic profile and growth hormone (GH)/insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I secretion in …

Abstract Background/Aims: Controversies still exist regarding the evaluation of growth
hormone deficiency (GHD) in childhood at the end of growth. The aim of this study was to …

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επιβλέποντα, Λέκτορα Παιδιατρικής–Παιδιατρικής Ενδοκρινολογίας του Τμήματος Ιατρικής …

Résumé Les conséquences endocrinologiques (en particulier gonadiques, hypothalamo-
hypophysaires et métaboliques) à l'âge adulte de la prise en charge d'un cancer chez …