Low circulating IGF-I levels in hyperthyroidism are associated with decreased GH response to GH-releasing hormone.

OBJECTIVE: Several abnormalities in the GH response to pharmacological stimuli have been described in hyperthyroidism. Both normal and high serum IGF-I levels have been reported, as well as a decrease in IGF-I bioactivity. We have evaluated the GH response to GH-releasing hormone (GHRH) in hyperthyr...

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Main Authors: Ramos-Dias, J, Yateman, M, Camacho-Hübner, C, Grossman, A, Lengyel, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1995