What’s in a name? What we call growth hormone is much more than just a growth-related peptide

We welcome you to the fascinating world of one of the most intriguing peptides of our body: growth hormone (GH). GH is much more than a substance that promotes growth. It is a hormone that exhibits both anabolic and catabolic activities, has either diabetogenic or anti-insulin effects depending on the experimental condition, and has biological actions in virtually all human tissues and organs. The field of GH and GH-related disorders has undergone rapid advancements and innovations over recent years. Important [...]