Plasma biomarker proteins for detection of human growth hormone administration in athletes
Abstract Human growth hormone (GH) is a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the pituitary gland with anabolic and growth-promoting activities. Since an increased availability of recombinant GH (rGH) for the treatment of GH-deficient patients, GH has been abused in sports and it is prohibited. “G...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Scientific Reports |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-017-09968-7 |