Effects of growth hormone on fat mass and fat distribution.
GH has profound effects on the amount and distribution of adipose tissue. GHD in both children and adults is accompanied by an increased amount of adipose tissue and by the abdominal predominance of adipose tissue. In contrast, treatment with GH reduces adipose tissue, and redistributes adipose tissue from abdominal to peripheral depots.
Bengtsson
B A
BA
Department of Internal Medicine, Sahlgrenska Hospital, Medical Faculty, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Brummer
R J
RJ
Edén
S
S
Rosén
T
T
Sjöström
L
L
D000172:Acromegaly / Q000503:physiopathology; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000502:physiology; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000502:physiology; D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D001823:Body Composition; D002648:Child; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D013006:Growth Hormone