Growth hormone is the primary topic on Retapedia for the
terms listed below. This page distinguishes other meanings and
related entries.
Growth hormone (also called GH, human growth hormone, hGH, somatotropin) may refer to:
Primary topic
- Growth hormone — A 191-amino-acid peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and IGF-1 production. Prohibited as a performance enhancer.
Also known as
The following names are catalogued aliases for the primary topic:
- GH
- human growth hormone
- hGH
- somatotropin
Related entries on Retapedia
- Growth hormone secretagogue — A class of compounds that stimulate the pituitary to release endogenous growth hormone by acting at the ghrelin/GHS receptor or the GHRH receptor. Prohibited in tested sport.
External meanings
The term GH may carry meanings outside this catalogue — for example, as a developmental code shared with an unrelated chemical entity, or as a trademarked product name in a different therapeutic area. Retapedia does not catalogue non-peptide compounds; consult an external reference such as PubChem or Wikidata for broader coverage.
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