GH activity and markers of inflammation: a crossover study in healthy volunteers treated with GH and a GH receptor antagonist for three weeks

Mikkel Andreassen, Jan Frystyk, Jens Faber, Lars Østergaard Kristensen

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    Abstract

    The GH/IGF1 axis may modulate inflammatory processes. However, the relationship seems complicated as both pro- and anti-inflammatory effects have been demonstrated.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalEuropean Journal of Endocrinology
    Volume166
    Issue number5
    Pages (from-to)811-819
    Number of pages9
    ISSN0804-4643
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Keywords

    • Adult
    • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
    • Biological Markers
    • Cross-Over Studies
    • Female
    • Human Growth Hormone
    • Humans
    • Inflammation
    • Inflammation Mediators
    • Male
    • Middle Aged
    • Receptors, Somatotropin
    • Treatment Outcome

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