[Advance on insulin-like growth factor 2]

Yi Chuan. 2004 Mar;26(2):271-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Insulin-like growth factors play an important role in fetal growth and development, tumour cell proliferation and muscle growth. This review is focused on the insulin-like growth factor 2 gene structures, and their imprintings in mammalian genomes. In addition, we also discussed that IGF2 is the major paternally expressed candidate gene affecting muscle mass.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Genomic Imprinting*
  • Humans
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor II / genetics*
  • Quantitative Trait Loci*

Substances

  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor II