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 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 ...

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 ...