Polyethylene glycol-conjugated growth hormone-releasing hormone is long acting and stimulates GH in healthy young and elderly subjects

This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-conjugated growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) in healthy young and elderly subjects. The results showed that PEG-GHRH has an extended half-life compared to native GHRH, leading to prolonged GH secretion in both age groups. The GH response was dose-dependent, with higher