[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. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0037657 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Neuroreactive Substance or Biogenic Amine
- Hormone
Relation/PAR: Growth Agents