As the name suggests, the molecular structure of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 is similar to that of Insulin. It is also called somatomedin C, produced principally by the liver, and its production is stimulated by growth hormone. It helps in metabolism by enhancing hypertrophy and cell division. It is used as a screening test to detect the level of growth hormone.
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