Growth Hormone and Aging

Abstract

Growth hormone (GH) is a peptide containing 191 amino acids that is secreted by the acidophilic cells of the pituitary and has a very important action on growth during infancy and adolescence (Devesa et al 1996). To perform this action GH needs the collaboration of a full series of factors such as, thyroid hormones and sexual hormones together with an appropriate nutrition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010574

Entities

People

  • C. Ariznavarreta
  • J. A. Tresguerres
  • N. De Las Heras
  • Perez Romero
  • S. Vazquez

Organizations

  • Complutense University of Madrid

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Blood
  • Body Composition
  • Bone And Bones
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Deficiencies
  • Hormones
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Metabolism
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Pituitary And Hypothalamic Hormones And Analogues
  • Proteins
  • Quality Of Life
  • Secretion
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Therapy
  • Thyroid Hormones

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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