Products Pegvisomant is commercially available as a powder and solvent for the preparation of a solution for injection (Somavert). It has been approved in many countries since 2005. Structure and properties Pegvisomant is a derivative of human growth hormone produced by biotechnological methods. It consists of 191 amino acids and is pegylated at several sites. … Pegvisomant
Definition Acromegaly refers to a pathological change in growth due to chronic somatotropin excess. The condition occurs primarily in individuals aged 40-50 years. If acromegaly is not adequately treated, life expectancy is shortened by approximately 10 years due to secondary diseases. Symptoms The symptoms of acromegaly initially remain inconspicuous. The symptoms are nonspecific and develop … Acromegaly: Too Much Growth Hormone
