Insulin-like polypeptides made by the liver and some fibroblasts and released into the blood when stimulated by somatotropin. They cause sulfate incorporation into collagen, RNA, and DNA synthesis, which are prerequisites to cell division and growth of the organism. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sō′mă-tō-mē′dinz Synonyms: insulinlike growth factor
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Small proteins produced mainly in the liver that exert an anabolic effect on the body, resulting in proliferation of bone, cartilage, and soft tissues, and enlargement of body organs; also known as insulinlike growth factors.
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