The relative roles of growth hormone and IGF-1 in controlling insulin sensitivity

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Abstract

IGF-1 and growth hormone (GH) interact with insulin to modulate its control of carbohydrate metabolism. A new study (see the related article beginning on page 96) shows that blocking the effect of GH in the presence of low serum IGF-1 concentrations enhances insulin sensitivity.

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Clemmons, D. R. (2004). The relative roles of growth hormone and IGF-1 in controlling insulin sensitivity. Journal of Clinical Investigation. The American Society for Clinical Investigation. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI20660

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