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Growth Hormone Secretagogues Efficacy

Meaning

The clinical measure of the effectiveness of Growth Hormone Secretagogues (GHSs), which are compounds that stimulate the pituitary gland to release endogenous Growth Hormone (GH). Efficacy is assessed by the magnitude and duration of the resultant GH and Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) increase, and the subsequent positive impact on body composition, metabolism, and quality of life markers. This metric guides the therapeutic use of these agents.