| Literature DB >> 13975313 |
Abstract
In normal subjects, hypoglycemia produces an abrupt and sustained rise in levels of human growth hormone in plasma. This effect is independent of insulin, glucagon, or epinephrine. Prolonged fasting is accompanied by a rise in the hormone level in plasma. Measurement of this hormone after induced hypoglycemia is a specific test for pituitary somatotropic function.Entities:
Keywords: HYPOGLYCEMIA; SOMATOTROPIN
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Year: 1963 PMID: 13975313 DOI: 10.1126/science.140.3570.987
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728