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ReviewReviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders2025

Central and peripheral regulation of the GH/IGF-1 axis: GHRH and beyond.

Fabio Bioletto, Emanuele Varaldo, Valentina Gasco, Mauro Maccario, Emanuela Arvat, Ezio Ghigo, Silvia Grottoli

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Review in Reviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Fabio Bioletto *Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7550-7023
Emanuele Varaldo *Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3772-8586
Valentina GascoDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6491-5731
Mauro MaccarioDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3748-0138
Emanuela ArvatDivision of Oncological Endocrinology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5689-4400
Ezio GhigoDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2809-8105
Silvia GrottoliDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. silvia.grottoli@unito.it.ORCID 0000-0002-7742-4499

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The regulation of growth hormone (GH) synthesis and secretion by somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary is a highly complex process, mediated by a variety of neuroendocrine and peripheral influences. In particular, a key role is played by the hypothalamic peptides growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and somatostatin, which regulate the somatotroph axis with opposite actions, stimulating and inhibiting GH release, respectively. Since the discovery of GHRH about 50 years ago, many pathophysiological studies have explored the underlying intricate hormonal balance that regulates GHRH secretion and its interplay with the somatotroph axis. Various molecules and pathophysiological states have been shown to modulate the release of GH, GHRH, somatostatin and GH secretagogues. Collectively, the available evidence demonstrates how a vast number of neural and peripheral signals are conveyed and integrated to orchestrate a finely tuned response of the somatotroph axis that adapts to the body's varying needs for growth, metabolism, and repair. The present review aims to summarize the available evidence regarding the key regulators involved in the modulation of the somatotroph axis in humans, presenting detailed molecular insights on the signaling cascades at play. The interplay between different mechanisms governing somatotroph secretion is highlighted, underscoring the nuanced interdependence that maintains homeostasis and facilitates the body's ability to respond to internal and external stimuli.

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Growth HormoneGrowth Hormone-Releasing HormoneHuman Growth HormoneInsulin-Like Growth Factor ISomatotrophsAnimalsHumansSignal TransductionGrowth HormoneGrowth Hormone-Releasing HormoneHuman Growth HormoneInsulin-Like Growth Factor IGrowth hormoneGrowth hormone-releasing hormoneInsulin-like growth factor 1PathophysiologySomatostatinSomatotroph axis

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