Growth hormone (somatotropin)
A peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. Growth hormone is synthesized, stored and secreted by somatotropic cells within the anterior pituitary gland.
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A peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. Growth hormone is synthesized, stored and secreted by somatotropic cells within the anterior pituitary gland.
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