Insulin-like growth factor-binding proteins and bone metabolism

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Abstract

Insulin-like growth factor-binding proteins (IGFBPs) are important regulators of bone metabolism. However, their precise roles are not fully understood, since IGFBPs can have both enhancing and inhibiting effects on IGF action, depending on context and posttranslational modifications, as well as IGF-independent effects. This review focuses on recent findings from cell culture, rodent models, and clinical studies concerning local IGFBP-2, IGFBP-4, and IGFBP-5 action in bone.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)E10-E14
JournalAmerican Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism
Volume294
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2008

Keywords

  • Insulin-like growth factors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Physiology
  • Physiology (medical)

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