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Somatotropin Release

Meaning

Somatotropin Release is the physiological process involving the secretion of Somatotropin, or Growth Hormone (GH), a single-chain polypeptide hormone, from the somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland into the systemic circulation. This release is characteristically pulsatile, with the largest burst typically occurring during deep, slow-wave sleep, and is crucial for regulating body composition, growth, metabolism, and cellular repair throughout the lifespan. Clinical strategies often focus on optimizing this natural secretion pattern.