Modulation of glucocorticoid metabolism by the GH-IGF-I axis

Sebastian J.C.M.M. Neggers, Aart J. Van Der Lely

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Samenvatting

Growth hormone (GH) can generate insulin-like growth factor-I production, provided that the liver encounters portal insulin as a permissive factor that switches on the liver sensitivity for GH. This phenomenon is important for a proper insight into the pathophysiology of diseases as type 1 and 2 diabetes which differ in portal insulin levels. Also, acromegaly and obesity can be better understood when this effect of insulin on liver sensitivity for GH is taken into account. Moreover, as all of these factors seem to influence activity of the 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11β-HSD) type 1 (and 2), an extensive knowledge on the interplay between them is crucial as nowadays treatment options for obesity using the 11β-HSD1 are emerging.

Originele taal-2Engels
TitelPediatric Adrenal Diseases
RedacteurenLucia Ghizzoni, George Chrousos, Mohamad Maghnie, Marco Cappa, Sandro Loche
Pagina's181-186
Aantal pagina's6
DOI's
StatusGepubliceerd - dec. 2010
Extern gepubliceerdJa

Publicatie series

NaamEndocrine Development
Volume20
ISSN van geprinte versie1421-7082
ISSN van elektronische versie1662-2979

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