Physiological basis for use of insulin-like growth factors in reproductive applications: a review.
The insulin-like growth factors (IGF-I and -II) are ubiquitously expressed factors that regulate cell growth, differentiation and maintenance of differentiated cell function. All aspects of male and female reproduction are influenced by the IGF system. This review will examine the IGF system as it pertains to reproductive physiology and applications.
Lackey
B R
BR
Department of Animal and Veterinary Science Clemson University, SC 29634, USA.
Gray
S L
SL
Henricks
D M
DM
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology*; D013002:Somatomedins / Q000502:physiology*
D013002:Somatomedins