Genetics of GHRH, GHRH-receptor, GH and GH-receptor: its impact on pharmacogenetics.

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When a child is not following the normal, predicted growth curve, an evaluation for underlying illnesses and central nervous system abnormalities is required and, appropriate consideration should be given to genetic defects causing GH deficiency (GHD). Because Insulin-like-Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) plays a pivotal role, GHD could also be considered as a form of IGF-I deficiency (IGFD). Although IGFD can develop at...

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