Mechanism of ActionSomatropin exerts its effects by binding to growth hormone receptors, which are found chiefly in liver, cartilage, and other target tissues. This triggers a signaling cascade that ultimately affects gene expression. One of somatropin's major roles is stimulating the liver to secrete insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). IGF-1 then promotes growth and cell regeneration in...
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