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Introduction Both insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and calcium metabolisms have been linked to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer (1, 2, 3, 4) . IGF1 is a polypeptide hormone implicated in cell differentiation
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mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress-dependent apoptosis induced by MPP + may be promising candidates for neuroprotective agents in PD. Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1, a small peptide composed of 70 amino acids, is a well-known neurotrophic and
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( 1 ). IGF-1 concentration is routinely used to assess both treatment’s efficacy and patient’s adherence when treated with GH replacement therapy (GHRT). The paramount importance of the GH–IGF axis on bone growth during childhood is well documented, as
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Introduction Acromegaly is characterized by excess secretion of growth hormone (GH) causing multisystem-associated morbidities and increased mortality. GH is considered as the main regulator of circulating total insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1
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specific (genetic or other) defect can be recognized. Growth and developmental conditions under the umbrella of congenital insulin-like growth factor-1 ( IGF-1 ) deficiencies include: (i) growth hormone (GH) releasing hormone-receptor ( GHRH-R ) defect
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Introduction Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), also known as somatomedin C, has remarkable diversity in terms of biological effects. It is widely recognized that IGF1 is essential for the regulation of normal growth ( 1 ), development ( 2
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Introduction Insulin and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) are structurally and functionally closely related peptides. IGF1, mainly synthesized in the liver after stimulation of the GH receptor, plays a central role in cell metabolism and growth
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have also shown that the best GH peak cut-off ranges from 5.1 to 6.8 μg/L, depending on the stimulation test ( 13 ). Measurement of IGF1 is also an important step in the diagnostic process ( 10 , 14 ). IGF1 is a small polypeptide hormone, whose
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linsitinib were purchased from Selleckchem. Compounds were dissolved in DMSO and stored at −80°C as 10 mM stock solutions. EGF and IGF1 were purchased from ProSpec protein specialists (East Brunswick, NJ, USA); VEGF was purchased from Peprotech Inc (Rocky
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Introduction Insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor ( IGF1R ) gene, made up of 315,991 base pairs, maps on the 15q26.3 chromosome. It encodes for a protein with a tyrosine kinase domain, which binds the IGF1 and is responsible for its