Journal reference: SAITOU, M., et al. (2021) Sex-specific phenotypic effects and evolutionary history of an ancient polymorphic deletion of the human growth hormone receptor.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene, and asks what forces in humanity’s past may have driven changes to this vital piece of DNA ...

The FDA’s approval of SKYTROFA for adult GHD was based on results from foresiGHt, a Phase 3 randomized, parallel-arm, placebo-controlled (double-blind) and active-controlled (open-label) clinical ...

Growth hormone is known to increase lean body mass and bone density in the elderly, but it does something else, too. It activates a gene critical for the body's tissues to heal and regenerate ...

Bazalo GR, Joshi AV, Germak J. Comparison of human growth hormone products’ cost in pediatric and adult patients: a budgetary impact model. Manag Care. 2007;16 (9):45-51. Fisher BG, Acerini CL.

For more information, patients treated with cadaver-derived human growth hormone in the U.S. can call the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at 1-800-860-8747 or ...

Germline pathogenic variants (PVs) in BRCA1/2 and other breast cancer (BC) predisposition genes are found in more than 10% of patients with hormone receptor (estrogen receptor and/or progesterone ...

Human growth hormone can help hormone-deficient children grow taller. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration began allowing manufacturers to market the drug for use in short children with ...

Human growth hormone (HGH) has been studied for its potential to affect Alzheimer's risk, but its role remains unclear, with some suggesting it may impact brain aging and function.

After damning accusations by Major League Baseball's Mitchell Report, New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte has admitted not to steroid use but to using human growth hormone. Gary Wadler of the ...