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[Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) - structure and the role in the human body].

Abstract
In the recent years, managed to broadly explore the structure and role of insulin-like growth factors type 1 and 2 (IGF1 I 2). They belong to the structure of polypeptide hormones homologous to proinsulin. They are characterized by a wide range of activities. IGF-1 is a key mediator of most tissue effects of growth hormone (GH). In addition to effects on growth processes of the body, is also an important factor for cell homeostasis, is subject to both endocrine and tissue-specific auto- and paracrine regulation. In this paper, the current, general knowledge on the structure, function and mechanism of biological effects of IGF-1 in the human body was presented. Attention was also drawn to the directions of use of IGf-1 in the treatment of other diseases than the diseases of the hypothalamic-pituitary and growth disorders in children.
AuthorsAlicja Filus, Zygmunt Zdrojewicz
JournalPediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism (Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab) Vol. 20 Issue 4 Pg. 161-9 ( 2015) ISSN: 2081-237X [Print] Poland
Vernacular TitleInsulinopodobny czynnik wzrostu-1 (IGF-1) - budowa i rola w organizmie człowieka.
PMID26615583 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Copyright© Polish Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology.
Chemical References
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3
Topics
  • Cell Enlargement (drug effects)
  • Cell Proliferation (drug effects)
  • Humans
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 1 (analysis, metabolism)
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 (analysis, metabolism)
  • Molecular Structure

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