Insulin like Growth Factor-1 as a Marker of Nutritional Status and Health
Insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a peptide hormone that is secreted from liver and is known to mediate many somatotrophic changes. Since IGF-1 has a wide range of metabolic effects, it becomes important to study its relationship with nutrition and health. It seems to be responsive and selecti...
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Al Ameen Medical College
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_Vol04-2-apr-jun-2011/AJMS.4.2.2011%20p%20113-122.pdf |