Actions of growth hormone on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism

Actions of growth hormone on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism 

In addition to its effects on the synthesis of proteins in general and on the induction of specific proteins, which can sometimes be related clearly to the growth-promoting actions of the hormone, GH has a variety of effects on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism (Table I). This topic has recently been reviewed very comprehensively [88]. 

Increased glucose uptake, glucose oxidation, and glucose conversion to fatty acids in adipose tissue, adipocytes and muscle. 

Inhibition of adrenaline-stimulated lipolysis in adipose tissue. 

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