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Glucocorticoids may inhibit growth hormone release by enhancing beta-adrenergic responsiveness in hypothalamic somatostatin neurons.
CJC-1295 without DAC (Modified GRF 1-29) · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1993 · ObservationalHigh-impact journal
Glucocorticoids inhibit growth hormone release by enhancing beta-adrenergic responsiveness, with significant effects observed in a controlled study of normal volunteers.
GH peak: 10.7 +/- 3.9 vs. 20.3 +/- 5.5 micrograms/L; DEX vs. P study, respectively, P < 0.05.