Skip to main content

Growth Hormone Release

Meaning

Growth Hormone Release is the pulsatile secretion of Somatotropin, a peptide hormone, from the somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland into the systemic circulation. This process is tightly regulated and crucial for stimulating growth, cellular reproduction, and regeneration, as well as influencing metabolism throughout the lifespan. The majority of significant release occurs during periods of deep, slow-wave sleep and in response to intense physical activity.