somatomedins
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Insulin potentiation therapy — (IPT) is an alternative cancer treatment using insulin and low dose chemotherapy.[1] The therapeutic approach is said to take advantage of the endogenous molecular biology of cancer cells, specifically the secretion of insulin and insulin like… … Wikipedia
growth hormone — (= somatotropin) Polypeptide (191 amino acids) produced by anterior pituitary that stimulates liver to produce somatomedins 1 and 2 … Dictionary of molecular biology
somatomedin — Generic term for insulin like growth factors (IGFs) produced in the liver and released in response to somatotropin. Somatomedins stimulate the growth of bone and muscle, and also influence calcium, phosphate, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.… … Dictionary of molecular biology
growth hormone — any substance that stimulates or controls the growth of an organism, esp. a species specific hormone, as the human hormone somatotropin, secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Abbr.: GH [1920 25] * * * also called somatotropin , or human… … Universalium
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Glands and hormones of the human endocrine system — ▪ Table Glands and hormones of the human endocrine system gland or tissue principal hormone function testis testosterone stimulates development of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics, including facial hair growth and increased… … Universalium
factor — 1. One of the contributing causes in any action. 2. One of the components that by multiplication makes up a number or expression. 3. SYN: gene. 4. A vitamin or other essential element. 5. An event, characteristic, or other definable entity that … Medical dictionary
insulinlike growth factors — (IGF) serum peptides with insulin like actions, formerly called somatomedins (q.v.). IGF I (formerly somatomedin C) is an important growth hormone–dependent mediator of cell growth and replication. IGF II (formerly somatomedin A) appears to be… … Medical dictionary
