Abstract
The GH/IGF-I axis has major impact on insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. Recently a polymorphism in the GH receptor gene (GHR), a genomic deletion of exon 3 (GHRd3), has been linked to increased responsiveness to GH.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 94 |
Issue number | 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 2966-9 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0021-972X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Alleles
- Child
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Exons
- Female
- Gene Deletion
- Glucose
- Humans
- Insulin
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I
- Male
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Puberty
- Receptors, Somatotropin
- Triglycerides