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However, chronic inflammation, often detected in situations like inflammatory bowel disease and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, can significantly disrupt the GH\/IGF-1 axis, causing a relevant growth impairment. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review focusing on the role of cytokines in the GH-IGF-1 axis and growth. Results: Inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-\u03b1, interleukin (IL)-1\u03b2, and IL-6 have been shown to contribute to GH resistance through an array of mechanisms that involve the downregulation of GH receptors and alterations in IGF-1 metabolism. This disruption negatively impacts the growth plate, particularly by impairing chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation, which are essential for proper bone elongation. This review delves into the intricate relationship among growth, chronic inflammation, and GH-IGF-1 axis, emphasizing the contribution of inflammatory cytokines in modulating GH signaling. It also highlights how cytokines can interfere with the molecular pathways that regulate skeletal growth, ultimately leading to growth disturbances in children suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases. Conclusions: The findings underscore the importance of controlling inflammation in affected individuals to mitigate its detrimental effects on growth and ensure that children may reach their growth full potential.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/children12040495","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,4,14]],"date-time":"2025-04-14T07:42:01Z","timestamp":1744616521000},"page":"495","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":17,"title":["A Theoretical Link Between the GH\/IGF-1 Axis and Cytokine Family in Children: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"12","author":[{"given":"Ignazio","family":"Cammisa","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. 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