The relationship between insulin, IGF-I and weight gain in cystic fibrosis.
OBJECTIVE: In cystic fibrosis, reduced body mass is related to low levels of IGF-I and changes in the IGF binding proteins. Our aim was to determine whether these abnormalities are linked to pancreatic endocrine dysfunction. PATIENTS AND DESIGN: We measured serum levels of insulin, IGF-I, IGFBP-I, I...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1999
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