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Estimated kinetics of rhGH in men and women
| Dose of Rh GH infused
|
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|---|---|---|
| Kinetic parameter | 1 μg/kg | 3 μg/kg |
| Half life (min) | ||
| Men | 13.6 ± 0.8 | 14.5 ± 1.2 |
| Women | 12.4 ± 1.2 | 14.6 ± 2.9 |
| Distribution volume (ml/kg) | ||
| Men | 38 ± 5.6 | 41 ± 3.7 |
| Women | 34 ± 2.5 | 43 ± 5.4 |
| Peak GH (μg/liter) | ||
| Men | 23 ± 3.2 | 51 ± 7.6 |
| Women | 22 ± 1.4 | 47 ± 6.8 |
Gender and dose did not affect any values shown. n = 8 men; n = 6 women.
