GH1
Function
Plays an important role in growth control. Its major role in stimulating body growth is to stimulate the liver and other tissues to secrete IGF1. It stimulates both the differentiation and proliferation of myoblasts. It also stimulates amino acid uptake and protein synthesis in muscle and other tissues.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the somatotropin/prolactin family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
GH, GH1, Somatotropin, Growth hormone