Insulin-like growth factor-II (IGF-II), traditionally considered as a growth factor implicated in growth of fetal tissues and cancer cells, is now emerging as a potential metabolic regulator. The aim of this overview is to provide the available evidence, obtained in both experimental conditions and in humans, for a role of IGF-II in the fine-tuning of metabolism and body composition. The underlying mechanisms and the potential clinical implications are discussed.

Cianfarani, S. (2012). Insulin-like growth factor-II: new roles for an old actor. FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY, 3, 118 [10.3389/fendo.2012.00118].

Insulin-like growth factor-II: new roles for an old actor

CIANFARANI, STEFANO
2012-01-01

Abstract

Insulin-like growth factor-II (IGF-II), traditionally considered as a growth factor implicated in growth of fetal tissues and cancer cells, is now emerging as a potential metabolic regulator. The aim of this overview is to provide the available evidence, obtained in both experimental conditions and in humans, for a role of IGF-II in the fine-tuning of metabolism and body composition. The underlying mechanisms and the potential clinical implications are discussed.
2012
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/38 - PEDIATRIA GENERALE E SPECIALISTICA
English
insulin receptor; insulin; body composition; insulin-like growth factor I; insulin-like growth factor II
Cianfarani, S. (2012). Insulin-like growth factor-II: new roles for an old actor. FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY, 3, 118 [10.3389/fendo.2012.00118].
Cianfarani, S
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