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Growth hormone

Growth hormone is a messenger protein made by the pituitary gland. It regulates cell growth by binding to a protein called a growth hormone receptor.

Growth hormone is a messenger protein made by the pituitary gland.  It regulates cell growth by binding to a protein called a growth hormone receptor.

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Published: January 23, 2009