O papel do hormônio do crescimento no desenvolvimento muscular: uma revisão de literatura

Introduction and objective: Growth hormone (GH) is a simple polypeptide whose function is to promote the growth of bones, tissues, organs, and muscles. It performs a large part of its functions through insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), also known as somatomedins. The present study aimed to review publications regarding the influence of GH on muscle development.

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