A growth hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
〔生化〕生长激素，促生长素
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The over production of somatotrophin can cause gigantism while under production can result in dwarfism.
Monkeys respond to somatotrophin from monkey pituitaries but not from cattle and both human and beef hormone are active in the rat.
The Human Growth Complex formula contains somatotrophin and other powerful ingredients and has become a favorite product of athletes seeking an effective legal formulation.
The release of somatotrophin follows a diurnal variation with the greatest impulses occurring during deep sleep.
Studies show that a 4-year course of somatotrophin can increase bone density by approximately 12%.