Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Effect of GH deficiency on the endocrine function of adipose tissue (AT) is poorly understood. Data on serum adiponectin (ADIPO) concentrations in patients with GH deficiency (GHD) are scarse.The aim of the study was the assessment of ADIPO serum concentrations in adolescents and young adults with GHD and evaluation of their correlations with the degree of GH/IGF1 axis function impairment as well as anthropometric and body composition param...