Short-term glucocorticoid administration decreases both hypothalamic and pituitary galanin synthesis in the adult male rat

Galanin (GAL) is a peptide that has been implicated in the regulation of the growth axis. It is generally accepted that GAL can increase serum growth hormone (GH) levels, although the underlying mechanism for this increase is unknown. It is well known that long-term glucocorticoid treatment alters i...

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