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Alterations of Monocyte Function in Patients with Growth Hormone (GH) Deficiency: Effect of Substitutive GH Therapy1
1 Jan 1999
Abstract excerpt
GH deficiency (GHD) is associated with increased prevalence of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular morbidity. Because monocytes play a crucial role in the development of atherosclerosis, we investigated in the present study the effect of GH deficiency and subsequent GH replacement on monocytic function in hypopituitary subjects. Twelve patients were randomized to receive GH replacement therapy (either 3 or 6...
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