Abstract
We investigated the short-term effect of GH (0.1 IU/kg/day) on serum lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] in 8 normal short children aged 6-12 years. GH increased serum Lp(a) concentrations in all the children studied. An increase to 107 � 5, 161.6 � 14.7 and 152.5 � 18.5%(mean � SE) of baseline levels was observed after 2 (p = NS), 6 (p < 0.01) and 12 weeks (p < 0.05), respectively. Our results suggest that GH therapy may pose a significant influence on Lp(a) serum levels in non-GH-deficient short children.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 38-40 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Hormone Research in Paediatrics |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Growth hormone
- Lipoprotein (a)
- Short children
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology