Insulin-like growth factor 1, also known as IGF-1, is a crucial hormone that significantly affects muscle development and rejuvenation. This hormone is generated by the liver in response to the ...

The type 1 IGF receptor (IGF-IR) is activated by two ligands, IGF-1 and IGF-2, and by insulin at supraphysiological concentrations. It plays a significant role in the growth of normal and abnormal ...

Your love of steak could make you prematurely meat your maker. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall ...

The following is a summary of “Endocrine response in cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction: the prognostic value of growth hormone and IGF-1,” published in the May 2025 issue of Journal ...