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Growth Hormone Secretion

Somatropin (HGH)

Recombinant hGH; Humatrope; Genotropin; Norditropin

Classification: Recombinant human growth hormone

Mechanism: Direct GH receptor agonist; induces IGF-1 synthesis; promotes anabolism and lipolysis

Benefits: Direct GH effects; lean mass; fat loss; bone density; approved for GHD/Turner/etc.

Evidence tier: FDA-Approved · Availability: Prescription

Primary sources

  1. FDA Humatrope (somatropin) prescribing information
  2. Molitch ME et al. Evaluation and treatment of adult growth hormone deficiency — Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011. PMID 21602453

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