Title: The Anabolic Effects of Growth Hormone (GH) and GH Secretagogues on Bone Mass and Density
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Author(s): Johan Svensson
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Keywords:
growth hormone, growth hormone secretagogue, bone, bone mineral content, bone mineral density
Abstract: Several antiresorptive agents have been developed for the treatment of osteoporosis and bone disorders. Few agents have been introduced that stimulate bone formation. Treatment with parathyroid hormone induces, however, a potent increase in hip and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) and is now available in some countries. The present review focuses on growth hormone (GH) / GH secretagogues (GHSs). GH / GHSs stimulates bone turnover, thereby increasing bone mass and density.