GH1
Endocrine System · Neuroendocrine & Peptide Hormone Signaling
Is GH1 a reliable predictor of how tall a child will become?
GH1 encodes growth hormone, which supports the growth of bones and other tissues. Height depends on many influences, so a gene entry alone cannot predict adult height or establish growth-hormone deficiency.
- Common Gene Name
- growth hormone 1
- NCBI Gene ID
- 2688
- Chromosome
- 17
Clinical Evidence Status
Clinical utility not established here
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isolated growth hormone deficiency | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2012-02 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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