Somatotropin (STH) has been used to study its effects on repressing hepatic H2S production post-transcriptionally. It has also been used as one of the components of a medium to culture primordial follicles.
정의
Hormone secreted by the anterior
lobe of the pituitary. It causes an increase in general
body growth and also affects carbohydrate and lipid
metabolism.
일반 설명
Somatotropin or growth hormone is a peptide hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It is essential for growth. The hormone increases muscle mass, reduces fat mass, helps in maintaining normal blood glucose levels and also promotes a balanced lipid profile.
부작용
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Increased insulin resistance
Type 2 diabetes
Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
Joint and muscle pain
For men, enlargement of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
