insulinlike growth factor

Scientific  

/ ĭn′sə-lĭn-līk′ /

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Example Sentences

These foods increase insulin and insulinlike growth factor, hormones that can foster acne development.

From New York Times

The researchers will look at markers of inflammation and metabolism, including levels of insulin, insulinlike growth factor and hormones that regulate fat storage.

From New York Times

Height is associated with increased milk intake in childhood, and higher levels of insulinlike growth factor, which promotes cell growth and inhibits programmed cell death, the authors noted.

From Seattle Times

There are only two problems with the company’s claims about deer extract, energy stickers and negatively charged water: there is little scientific evidence to support them, and the deer antler extract happens to contain a banned, muscle-building hormone called IGF-1, or insulinlike growth factor.

From New York Times

Vijay Singh’s admission to Sports Illustrated that he used deer antler spray, which contains IGF-1, an insulinlike growth factor that is on the PGA Tour’s list of prohibited substances, affords the tour a wide-open window to let in transparency and public accountability, the last elements needed in its evolution from a profession of hustlers to a respected world player.

From New York Times