Dynamic Ghrelin and GH serum levels during combined simultaneous arginine clonidine stimulation test in children with dwarfism

Abstract Background Combined simultaneous arginine clonidine stimulation (CSACS) test represents a more appropriate stimulus to detect Ghrelin, for it does not affect glucose metabolism. Methods Fifty prepubertal children with dwarfism were recruited and further classified into normal growth hormone...

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Main Authors: Guangzhong Zhou, Rongzeng Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0610-5