Research progress on the influence mechanism of insulin like growth factors system on growth restriction.
10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2011.01.005
- Author:
Zhang QIONG
1
;
Zhang ZHI-XIN
Author Information
1. Depertment of Paediatrics, China Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Developmental Disabilities;
metabolism;
physiopathology;
Humans;
Somatomedins;
metabolism;
physiology
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2011;33(1):18-21
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Insulin-like growth factors (IGF) system plays an important role in regulating growth and development of children. The change of this system is closely related to growth restriction caused by various diseases. This article reviews the research progress on how IGF system affects growth.
