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==Insulin-like growth factors==
==Insulin-like growth factors==
[[Image:IGF1.png|250px|thumb|right|Danielle Keller
2007 '''Schematic structure of Insulin-like growth factor-1.''']]
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.
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.