Abstract
We have evaluated baseline and I-dopa-stimulated peripheral growth hormone releasing hormone (pGHRH) secretion in 6 obese prepubertal children and in 7 age-matched controls. Baseline pGHRH levels were no different between obese (36.6±9.8 pg/ml, mean±SE) and control children (40.6±10.1 pg/ml). Administration of I-dopa (500 mg po) caused a significant increase of pGHRH levels in both the obese (65.3±19.8 pg/ml, p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 453-457 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Endocrinological Investigation |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |
Keywords
- GH
- GHRH
- obesity
- somatostatin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism