The secretion of growth hormone (GH) is regulated through a complex neuroendocrine
control system, especially by the functional interplay of two hypothalamic hypophysiotropic …

This article reviews the main findings that emerged in the intervening years since the
previous volume on hormonal control of growth in the section on the endocrine system of the …

Growth hormone secretion by the pituitary gland is dependent on the dual regulation exerted
by growth hormone-releasing hormone and somatostatin, which are the final integrative …

11beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases (11beta-HSDs) interconvert active corticosterone
and inert 11-dehydrocorticosterone. In tissue homogenates, 11beta-HSD type 1 (11beta …

The hypothalamo–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is the critical mediator of the vertebrate
stress response system, responding to environmental stressors by maintaining internal …

In this review we propose an integrated neuro-endocrine-metabolic point of view on the
alterations (adaptations?) of GH/IGF-1 axis in obesity, summarizing the evidence from the …

Human ageing is associated to a declining activity of the GH/IGF-I axis and to several
changes in body composition, function and metabolism which show strict similarities with …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-lipodystrophy is a syndrome characterized by
changes in fat distribution and insulin resistance. Prior studies suggest markedly reduced …

This study examined the influence of prior endurance exercise on hormonal responses to
subsequent resistance exercise. Ten males exercised on a cycle ergometer at 50% of …

Summary objective Ghrelin, a 28 amino acid peptide purified from the stomach and showing
a unique structure with an n‐octanoyl ester in serine‐3 residue, is a natural ligand of the GH …