Growth Hormone Disorders and Their Related Diseases: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Approaches
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Endocrinology and Metabolism Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 466
Special Issue Editor
Interests: growth; growth hormone; growth hormone therapy; precocious puberty; pediatric endocrinology; pediatric infectious diseases; delayed puberty; hypothyroidism; bone development; growth hormone deficiency
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Growth hormone plays a pivotal role in postnatal growth, body composition regulation, metabolism, and various physiological processes. Disorders of GH secretion or action, including GH deficiency, GH insensitivity, and excess GH production, are associated with significant clinical consequences in both pediatric and adult populations. Furthermore, a range of syndromic and acquired conditions, including Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, chronic systemic diseases, and brain tumors, can involve alterations in the GH/IGF-1 axis, influencing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, “Growth Hormone Disorders and Their Related Diseases: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Approaches”, which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the field of GH-related disorders.
This Special Issue aims to bring together original research articles and high-quality reviews that explore the full spectrum of GH-related disorders.
We welcome submissions that cover a variety of aspects related to GH, from basic pathophysiological mechanisms to clinical interventions. The ultimate goal is to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions associated with GH dysregulation.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Molecular mechanisms and genetic basis of GH deficiency and GH resistance.
- Diagnostic tools and biomarkers in GH disorders.
- GH therapy: efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes.
- Syndromic disorders involving the GH/IGF-1 axis (e.g., Turner, Noonan, and Prader–Willi syndromes).
- GH-related growth disturbances in chronic diseases.
- Advances in long-acting GH preparations and innovative therapeutic strategies.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Giorgio Sodero
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- growth
- growth hormone deficiency
- GH
- IGF-1
- pediatric endocrinology
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