How to use insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1)

作者:Peters Catherine J*; Dattani Mehul T
来源:Archives of Disease in Childhood-Education and Practice Edition, 2012, 97(3): 114-118.
DOI:10.1136/archdischild-2011-300265

摘要

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) is produced in the liver and peripheral tissues including the growth plate, in response to growth hormone (GH) and is commonly used as a diagnostic marker of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and to monitor GH replacement therapy, as recommended by an international GH consensus. 1 However, while it is a useful biochemical tool, there are limitations to its use and results should be interpreted with care.

  • 出版日期2012-6