# Protective Activities of Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone Antagonists against Toxin-Induced Endothelial Injury

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 12 |
| Journal | Endocrines |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3390/endocrines5010008 |
| Corresponding authors | Nektarios Barabutis |
| Institution | University of Louisiana Monroe, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/growth-hormone-and-insulin-like-growth-factors/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3390/endocrines5010008](https://doi.org/10.3390/endocrines5010008)

## Topics

GHRH antagonists · JV-1-36 · Endothelial barrier integrity · LPS · LTA · HUVECs · BPAECs · Dextran-FITC assay · ROS generation · redox balance · NEK2 · Interferon-gamma · hyperpermeability · bacterial toxins · endothelial injury

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