Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1),molecular model. IGFs are polypeptides that are similar in their molecular structure to insulin. IGF-1 is mainly secreted by the liver as a result of stimulation by growth hormone. In addition to acting in a similar way to insulin,IGF-1 can also regulate cell growth and development,especially in nerve cells,as well as cellular DNA synthesis. It plays an important role in growth and development throughout childhood and into adulthood | |
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