Abstract
Growth hormone (GH), directly or through GH-induction of insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1, has been implicated in lymphocyte development and function. Recent studies have questioned the role of GH and IGF-1 in immune responses. This review examines experimental data describing the immunoregulatory function of GH and attempts to reconcile the literature.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 381-387 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Leukocyte Biology |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Mar 1 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Deficiency
- Dwarf
- Neuroendocrine hormones
- Thymus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cell Biology