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  • Title: Growth hormone (GH) stimulates insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and IGF-binding protein (IGFBP)-2 gene expression in spleens of juvenile rats.
    Author: Yakar S, Domene H, Meidan R, Cassorla F, Gilad I, Koch I, Laron Z, Roberts CT, LeRoith D, Eshet R.
    Journal: Horm Metab Res; 1994 Aug; 26(8):363-6. PubMed ID: 7528707.
    Abstract:
    Growth and development of the spleen involves the growth hormone (GH)/insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) axis. To evaluate the molecular mechanism of these effects we studied the effect of hypophysectomy (Hx) and GH replacement therapy on the expression of IGF-I, the IGF-I receptor and IGF-binding protein-2 (IGFBP-2) in juvenile rats. Hx resulted in a 30% reduction in body weight. GH replacement therapy for seven days partially prevented these effects. IGF-I mRNA levels were reduced 30% by Hx, IGFBP-2 mRNA levels fell 50% whereas IGF-I receptor mRNA levels were unaffected. GH therapy prevented the reduction in IGF-I and IGFBP-2 mRNA levels. These results suggest that the GH effect on splenic growth and development is via local (paracrine) IGF-I expression, in addition to any effect by circulating (endocrine) IGF-I.
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