Article
Dynamic Changes in Serum IGF-I and Growth During Infancy: Associations to Body Fat, Target Height, and PAPPA2 Genotype.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jan 2022
Upners Emmie N, Ljubicic Marie Lindhardt, Busch Alexander S, Fischer Margit Bistrup, Almstrup Kristian, Petersen Jørgen H, Jensen Rikke Beck, Hagen Casper P, Juul Anders
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: IGF-I is important for postnatal growth and may be of diagnostic value in infants suspected of pituitary disease; however, little is known about the impact of IGF-I and its determinants on infant growth. Importantly, detailed reference ranges for IGF-I and IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) concentrations during infancy are lacking. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the rapid changes in weight and length as well as...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
