학술논문
Do reproductive hormones modify insulin sensitivity and metabolism in older men? A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin
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Article
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European Journal of Endocrinology; January 2003, Vol. 148 Issue: 1 p55-66, 12p
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08044643; 1479683X
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: In order to assess the hormonal determinants of insulin sensitivity and related components of the metabolic syndrome, we evaluated the effect of subcutaneous recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG; Ovidrel) on insulin sensitivity, vascular reactivity, leptin, insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and lipids in ambulant, community dwelling men >60 Years of age with serum testosterone