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==Insulin-like growth factors==
==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.
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 effects. (see [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] for further details). They bind to carrier proteins to extend their half life in the blood. The '''liver''' is the main source of IGF-1.
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==
==Actions of IGF-1==
Increased '''protein synthesis''' and increased '''chondrogenesis''', both promoting growth.
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