[Insulin-like Growth Factors and Dermatosis].

Abstract

Insulin-like growth factors(IGFs)are polypeptides structurally homologous to insulin.By binding to membrane tyrosine receptors,they regulate the proliferation,differentiation,apoptosis,growth,and development of body cells and are involved in the pathogenesis of tumors and other diseases.In recent years,more research on IGFs of dermatosis increased.This article reviews recent research advances in IGFs and its relationship with dermatosis.

• Authors: Hong Yan Tang, Bin Xiao, Li Ping Wang, Gui Lan Yang
• Journal: Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan xue bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae (Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao) Vol. 41 Issue 3 Pg. 415-418 (Jun 30 2019) ISSN: 1000-503X [Print] China
• PMID: 31282339 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Peptides
• Somatomedins

Topics

• Humans
• Peptides
• Skin Diseases
• Somatomedins