The relative roles of growth hormone and IGF-1 in controlling insulin sensitivity.
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Abstract
IGF-1 and growth hormone (GH) interact with insulin to modulate its control of carbohydrate metabolism. A new study (see the related article beginning on page 96) shows that blocking the effect of GH in the presence of low serum IGF-1 concentrations enhances insulin sensitivity.
Medical subject headings
- Human Growth Hormone
- Insulin
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I