Hormones & Metabolism
Growth hormone (GH) is a major regulator of body composition in
adults. As oestrogens regulate GH and secretion of gonadotrophin (a
hormone that regulates ovary and testes development), medicines called
SERMs that modulate oestrogen’s action, for example tamoxifen, are
likely to impart a number of differential effects within the body.
Given the widespread and long term use of these compounds, we are
studying their impact on body metabolism, composition and physical
function. We also want to know whether GH and testosterone, which
strengthens the secretion and metabolic action of GH, can be used
(alone or together) to treat protein-wasting conditions such as kidney
failure and major trauma.
Staff
Dr Vita Birzniece |
Heather Lee |
Dr Akira Sata |
News
Growth hormone does not improve sports performance or increase muscle
05 Jun 2007
Lead investigator and endocrinologist Professor Ken Ho said: “We were surprised to find that human growth hormone has no effect on muscle mass or sports performance
