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| − | + | ==Insulin-like growth factors== | |
| + | IGF-1 is one of a number of Insulin-like growth factors. | ||
| − | + | Insulin-Like Growth Factors are produced by many different tissues and have local (paracrine and autocrine - see [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] for further details) effects. | |
| − | + | They bind to carrier proteins to extend their half life in the blood. | |
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| − | + | The Liver is the main source of IGF-1. | |
==Actions of IGF-1== | ==Actions of IGF-1== | ||
| + | *Increased protein synthesis | ||
| + | *Increased chondrogenesis | ||
| − | + | *GROWTH | |
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[[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | [[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
| − | [[Category:A&P | + | [[Category:To Do - A&P]] |
Revision as of 18:25, 2 January 2011
Insulin-like growth factors
IGF-1 is one of a number of Insulin-like growth factors.
Insulin-Like Growth Factors are produced by many different tissues and have local (paracrine and autocrine - see hormones for further details) effects.
They bind to carrier proteins to extend their half life in the blood.
The Liver is the main source of IGF-1.
Actions of IGF-1
- Increased protein synthesis
- Increased chondrogenesis
- GROWTH