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Normal control of growth hormone secretion

M L Hartman1, J D Veldhuis, M O Thorner

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.

Hormone Research
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Growth hormone (GH) secretion is regulated by hypothalamic hormones and influenced by various factors like age and exercise. Understanding these mechanisms can lead to better treatments for GH deficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neuroendocrinology

Background:

  • Growth hormone (GH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
  • Hypothalamic peptides, GH-releasing hormone (GHRH) and somatostatin, regulate GH release.
  • GHRH initiates GH pulses, while somatostatin modulates their amplitude.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the physiological regulation of GH secretion.
  • To understand the factors influencing GH pulse amplitude and frequency.
  • To identify potential strategies for enhancing GH secretion in deficiency states.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies in rats, sheep, and humans.
  • Analysis of the roles of GHRH and somatostatin in GH regulation.
  • Examination of external and internal stimuli affecting GH secretion.

Main Results:

  • GHRH is essential for initiating GH pulses.
  • Somatostatin plays a key role in modulating the amplitude of GH pulses.
  • GH secretion patterns are influenced by age, gender, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and hormonal changes.

Conclusions:

  • GH secretion is a complex process regulated by hypothalamic hormones and influenced by numerous physiological factors.
  • Further understanding can inform therapeutic strategies for GH deficiency.
  • Potential interventions include GH secretagogues and lifestyle modifications (nutrition, exercise).

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