Insulin-like Growth Factors

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Also known as:  Somatomedins

 

Description

Insulin-like Growth Factors are a group of Mitogenic Growth Factors.

 

These Substances Enhance the Function of Insulin-like Growth Factors

Proteins

 IGF Binding Proteins (IGFBPs) bind to and transport Insulin-like Growth Factors around the body.

 

Types of Insulin-like Growth Factors

 Insulin-like Growth Factor-1

 Insulin-like Growth Factor-2

 

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