Browsing Centre for Endocrinology by Subject "Growth Hormone"
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Characterisation of myocardial structure and function in adult-onset growth hormone deficiency using cardiac magnetic resonance.
(2016-12)Growth hormone (GH) can profoundly influence cardiac function. While GH excess causes well-defined cardiac pathology, fewer data are available regarding the more subtle cardiac changes seen in GH deficiency (GHD). This ... -
Mechanisms of ageing: growth hormone, dietary restriction, and metformin.
(2023-04)Tackling the mechanisms underlying ageing is desirable to help to extend the duration and improve the quality of life. Life extension has been achieved in animal models by suppressing the growth hormone-insulin-like growth ... -
Novel AIP mutation in exon 6 causing acromegaly in a German family.
(2023-08)The most frequent genetic alteration of familial isolated growth hormone producing pituitary neuroendocrine tumors is a germline mutation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor-interacting protein (AIP) gene. Various AIP mutations ...