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Growth Hormone Research

Meaning

Growth Hormone Research is the scientific investigation into the synthesis, secretion, physiological effects, and clinical applications of somatotropin, a key anabolic peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. This expansive field covers basic science studies on the hormone’s role in cellular metabolism, body composition, and tissue repair, as well as clinical trials evaluating its therapeutic potential in deficiency states and age-related decline. The research aims to fully characterize the GH-IGF-1 axis.