IGF

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IGF
TermIGF
Short definitionIGF - An endogenous protein that stimulates the growth of many cell types. IGF is similar to insulin (a hormone made in the pancreas). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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IGF - An endogenous protein that stimulates the growth of many cell types. IGF is similar to insulin (a hormone made in the pancreas). There are two forms of IGF called IGF-1 and IGF-2. Higher than normal levels of IGF-1 can increase the risk of several types of cancer. IGF is a type of growth factor and a type of cytokine. Also called insulin-like growth factor and somatomedin

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