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IGF-1
Name
Name
Insulin-like growth factor 1
Relevant Pathway
Relevant Pathway
Function
Function
Produced in response to GH, informs cells of presence of glucose. Opposing effects to GH
Role in Longevity
Role in Longevity
Decreased GH/IGF-1 signallling shown to extend longevity in variety of species
Reference
Reference
López-Otín (2013), Junnila (2013)
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