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  2. Insulin-like growth factor 1 - Wikipedia

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    Mid-range IGF-1 levels are associated with the lowest mortality. A synthetic analog of IGF-1, mecasermin, is used for the treatment of growth failure in children with severe IGF-1 deficiency. [15] Cyclic glycine-proline (cGP) is a metabolite of hormone insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). It has a cyclic structure, lipophilic nature, and is ...

  3. Insulin-like growth factor - Wikipedia

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    The IGF-1 receptor is the "physiological" receptor. IGF-1 binds to it at significantly higher affinity than it binds the insulin receptor. Like the insulin receptor, the IGF-1 receptor is a receptor tyrosine kinase—meaning the receptor signals by causing the addition of a phosphate molecule on particular tyrosines. The IGF-2 receptor only ...

  4. Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein - Wikipedia

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    IGF-1 binds to IGFBP-3 in a 1:1 molar ratio. IGF-BP also binds to IGF-1 inside the liver, allowing growth hormone to continuously act upon the liver to produce more IGF-1. IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) are proteins of 24 to 45 kDa. All six IGFBPs share 50% homology with each other and have binding affinities for IGF-I and IGF-II at the same ...

  5. Bone growth factor - Wikipedia

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    A bone growth factor is a growth factor that stimulates the growth of bone tissue. [1] [2]Known bone growth factors include insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), fibroblast growth factors (FGFs), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP), bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs ...

  6. Reference ranges for blood tests - Wikipedia

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    This may also be called standard range. In contrast, optimal (health) range or therapeutic target is a reference range or limit that is based on concentrations or levels that are associated with optimal health or minimal risk of related complications and diseases. For most substances presented, the optimal levels are the ones normally found in ...

  7. Growth factor - Wikipedia

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    Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) Insulin-like growth factor-2 (IGF-2) Interleukins IL-1- Cofactor for IL-3 and IL-6. Activates T cells. IL-2 – T-cell growth factor. Stimulates IL-1 synthesis. Activates B-cells and NK cells. IL-3 – Stimulates production of all non-lymphoid cells. IL-4 – Growth factor for activated B cells, resting T ...

  8. Growth hormone - Wikipedia

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    GH also stimulates, through the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, [39] the production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1, formerly known as somatomedin C), a hormone homologous to proinsulin. [40] The liver is a major target organ of GH for this process and is the principal site of IGF-1 production. IGF-1 has growth-stimulating effects on a wide ...

  9. Insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor - Wikipedia

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    The insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) receptor is a protein found on the surface of human cells. It is a transmembrane receptor that is activated by a hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1 and by a related hormone called IGF-2. It belongs to the large class of tyrosine kinase receptors. This receptor mediates the effects of IGF-1 ...