Mesh term Growth Hormone
Browse to parent terms:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior
Description
A polypeptide that is secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). Growth hormone, also known as somatotropin, stimulates mitosis, cell differentiation and cell growth. Species-specific growth hormones have been synthesized.Browse to child terms:
Human Growth Hormone
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