Insulin and IGF-1 in goat milk: influence of the diet

Plasma IGF-1 and insulin have both growth-related and anabolic actions. The anabolic role of plasma IGF-1 consists of stimulating the uptake of amino acids and glucose by the cells, with an action similar to that of insulin. The main regulation of plasma IGF-1 and insulin is associated with food int...

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Main Authors: F. Rosi, A. Valli, D. Magistrelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/761