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  • Genetics
  • Pharmacology

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  • Growth hormone (GH) deficiency diagnosis lacks a gold standard, impacting treatment accuracy.
  • Existing GH stimulation tests are influenced by numerous factors, limiting reliability.
  • Recombinant human GH (r-hGH) is a safe and effective therapy, but requires ongoing refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in GH diagnostics, therapeutics, and biomarkers.
  • To explore novel approaches for diagnosing GH deficiency.
  • To assess the progress and future potential of long-acting GH formulations and pharmacovigilance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of new studies in GH diagnostics, including endocrine tests and gene expression profiling.
  • Evaluation of long-acting GH (LA-GH) pharmacology and safety surveillance data.
  • Investigation of novel biomarkers, such as collagen type X fragments, for GH action.

Main Results:

  • New diagnostic approaches, including GH secretagogue tests and gene expression analysis, show high accuracy.
  • Long-acting GH formulations offer potential improvements in patient adherence and convenience.
  • Safety surveillance confirms the reassurance of r-hGH in growth disorders, emphasizing continued adult monitoring.
  • Novel biomarkers and gene expression profiles show promise in predicting GH response.

Conclusions:

  • Refined diagnostic tools and novel therapeutic strategies, including LA-GH, are emerging.
  • Pharmacovigilance and personalized treatment approaches are crucial for optimizing GH therapy.
  • Further research is needed to validate new biomarkers and gene expression profiles across diverse growth disorders.