1. GH peak (µg/l)
Regression analysis of the GHRH+GHRP-6-elicited GH peaks plotted against body mass index (BMI), in 366 subjects with no endocrine pathology other than obesity: r=-0,503, P<0,0001
Body Mass index (kg/m²)
Abbildung mod. nach Kelestimur, 2006

2. BMI ≤ 35
BMI > 35
Adequate GH secretion
Adequate GH secretion
uncertain
GH peak (µg/l)
uncertain
GH peak (µg/l)
GH deficiency
GH deficiency
GH peaks elicited by the GHRH+GHRP-6 test in control subjects (black dots) and in patients with GH deficiency (white dots), semilogarithmic representation. For subjects with a BMI>35 accepted cut-offs of the test must be reduced by 5 µg/l
Abbildung mod. nach Kelestimur, 2006