Protein hormone of about 190 amino acids that is synthesized and secreted by cells called somatotrophs in the anterior pituitary. It is a major participant in control of several complex physiologic processes, including growth and metabolism.
Somatotrophin, a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that promotes growth of bone and soft tissues. It also reduces the utilisation of glucose, and increases breakdown of fats to fatty acids; because of this it has been promoted as an aid to weight reduction, with little evidence of efficacy. Sometimes abbreviated to HGH (human growth hormone); growth hormone from other mammals differs in structure and activity.
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. This hormone is a protein (somatotropin) and can be obtained from the bodies of animals, or produced by genetically engineered microorganisms. Its major action in humans (human growth hormone) is a generalized stimulation of skeletal growth. However, human growth hormone (HGH) is also known to affect the growth of other tissues, to be important in fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism, and to enhance the effects of various other hormones.
A hormone that regulates growth.
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland during deep sleep, which stimulates growth of the long bones and protein synthesis.
Growth hormone is a peptide hormone produced in the pituitary gland of the brain. It appears to exert its effects on growth by simulating the production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). Injections of human growth hormone are effective in stimulating weight gain in individuals who produced limited amounts of growth hormone endogenously, although some have suggested that the weight gain is due to water retention and the development of connective tissue. In exercisers who have normal levels of growth hormone, there is little evidence to suggest that increases in muscle synthesis and strength are likely to occur with administration of exogenous growth hormone. Further more, use of human growth hormone is banned by the International Olympic Committee.
Hormone synthesized and released by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of long bones in the limbs and increases protein synthesis and the use of fats for energy. Excessive production results in gigantism or acromegaly; a deficiency, in dwarfism. Also called somatrotropin.
A substance produced by the pituitary gland that is necessary for human growth; also known as human growth hormone, somatotropin, or somatotropic hormone.
A hormone, synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary gland, that promotes growth of the long bones in the limbs and increases protein synthesis. Excessive production of growth hormone results in gigantism before puberty and ‘acromegaly in adults. Lack of growth hormone in children causes dwarfism.
A product of the anterior part of the pituitary gland that promotes normal growth and development in the body by changing the chemical activity in the cells. The hormone activates protein production in the muscle cells as well as the release of energy from the metabolism of fats. Its release is controlled by the contrasting actions of growth-hormone releasing factor and somatostatin. If the body produces too much growth hormone before puberty gigantism results; in adulthood the result is acromegarly. Lack of growth hormone in children retards growth.
A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary and regulating the cell division and protein synthesis necessary for normal growth. It is a protein made from a single chain of amino acids; molecular weight 22 kDa.
A hormone known for its eventual stimulation of growth, also referred to as somatotropin.
Growth hormone is a substance produced by the pituitary gland, responsible for promoting normal body growth. It enhances protein production in muscle cells and facilitates the release of energy from the breakdown of fats. When there is an excessive production of this hormone before puberty, it leads to gigantism, and if it occurs after puberty, it causes acromegaly. Conversely, a deficiency of growth hormone can result in short stature. To address short stature caused by pituitary or genetic disorders, synthetic growth hormone can be administered through injections.