Hormonal Agent

Growth Hormone

AMW:CHEM:060159

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.

Biochemistry biochemical

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Human Growth Hormone has parent Growth Hormone

Growth Hormone has parent Pituitary Hormones, Anterior

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