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This study aims to investigate the molecular pathways underlying GH\/IGF-1 axis impairment and assess the levels of inflammatory cytokines and other related biomarkers in children with short stature. Methods: A total of 150 children diagnosed with short stature were recruited from the endocrinology department of a tertiary care hospital. An ageand sex-matched group of 150 healthy children served as controls for comparison. Serum concentrations of growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), and other relevant biomarkers were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Genetic testing was performed to detect mutations in genes involved in the GH\/IGF-1 signalling pathway. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software, with statistical significance set at p&amp;lt; 0.05. Results: Children with short stature showed significantly reduced GH and IGF-1 levels (p&amp;lt; 0.001) and elevated IL-6 and IL-8 levels (p&amp;lt; 0.01). A moderate negative correlation was found between IL-6 and IGF-1 levels (r=-0.45, p&amp;lt; 0.001), suggesting that inflammation may impair growth signalling. GHR gene mutations were significantly more common in the short stature group (14.7% vs. 2.7%, p&amp;lt; 0.001) and were associated with lower IGF-1 levels. Conclusions: This findings of the study suggest that impaired GH\/IGF-1 signalling, increased inflammatory cytokines, and a higher prevalence of GHR gene mutations collectively contribute to the pathophysiology of pediatric short stature. 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