The effects of two weeks of recombinant growth hormone administration on the response of IGF-I and N-terminal pro-peptide of collagen type III (P-III-NP) during a single bout of high resistance exercise in resistance trained young men

C P Velloso, M Aperghis, R Godfrey, A J Blazevich, C Bartlett, D Cowan, R I G Holt, P Bouloux, S D R Harridge, G Goldspink

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Abstract

Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is used by some athletes and body builders with the aim of enhancing performance, building muscle and improving physique. Detection of the misuse of rhGH has proved difficult for a number of reasons. One of these is the effect of preceding exercise. In this randomised, double blind placebo-controlled study, we determined the effects of rhGH administration in male amateur athletes on two candidate markers of rhGH abuse, IGF-I and N-terminal pro-peptide of collagen type III (P-III-NP), following a bout of weightlifting exercise.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)76-80
Number of pages5
JournalGROWTH HORMONE AND IGF RESEARCH
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2013

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