Combined Arginine and Insulin Stimulation Elicits a Robust and Consistent Copeptin Response in Short Children

Conclusion: Arginine and insulin appear to have an additive and consistent effect resulting in significant stimulation of copeptin secretion in children. The AITT may be a useful tool to evaluate for normal posterior pituitary function in this age-group, with potential implications for the evaluation of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome.Horm Res Paediatr
Source: Hormone Research in Paediatrics - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research