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T. J. Merimee, … , D. L. Rimoin, L. L. Cavalli-Sforza
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 1972;51(2):395-401. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI106825.
T. J. Merimee, … , D. L. Rimoin, L. L. Cavalli-Sforza
Published February 1, 1972
Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 1972;51(2):395-401. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI106825.
Abstract
Major metabolic effects of human growth hormone (HGH) were assessed in the African Babinga pygmy. Plasma free fatty acid (FFA) and glucose concentrations were measured in pygmies, HGH-deficient dwarfs, Bantu tribesmen, and Caucasian controls after each received 4 mg of HGH intravenously over a 20 min period. Pygmies had an early decrease of plasma FFA and glucose concentration, but did not exhibit a later lipolytic response.
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T. J. Merimee, D. L. Rimoin, L. L. Cavalli-Sforza
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