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Growth hormone releasing hormone.

A Grossman, M O Savage, G M Besser

    Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Human growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) stimulates growth hormone (GH) release safely and effectively in humans. GHRH analogues show promise for diagnosing and treating short stature in children with GH deficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neuroscience
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Human growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) is a peptide hormone.
    • GHRH regulates pulsatile growth hormone (GH) release from the pituitary.
    • GHRH is primarily located in the hypothalamus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role and therapeutic potential of GHRH and its analogues.
    • To assess the safety and efficacy of GHRH in stimulating GH release.
    • To evaluate GHRH's utility in diagnosing and treating growth disorders.

    Main Methods:

    • Extraction and sequencing of GHRH from human and rat sources.
    • Administration of exogenous GHRH and analogues in various species, including humans.
    • Measurement of GH and prolactin responses to GHRH administration.
    • Assessment of long-term effects of GHRH therapy on growth velocity.

    Main Results:

    • GHRH analogues are safe, sensitive, and specific stimuli for GH release in humans.
    • Exogenous GHRH increases circulating GH levels and can promote growth.
    • Children with GH deficiency respond to intravenous GHRH with increased GH.
    • Long-term subcutaneous GHRH therapy may enhance growth velocity in some children.

    Conclusions:

    • GHRH analogues are valuable tools for investigating the hypothalamopituitary axis.
    • GHRH analogues hold therapeutic potential for managing short stature.
    • Further research supports the use of GHRH in pediatric endocrinology.

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