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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 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