MeSH definition : A well-characterized neutral peptide believed to be secreted by the LIVER and to circulate
in the BLOOD. It has growth-regulating, insulin-like and mitogenic activities. The
growth factor has a major, but not absolute, dependence on SOMATOTROPIN. It is believed
to be a major fetal growth factor in contrast to INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR I, which
is a major growth factor in adults.;
A well-characterized neutral peptide believed to be secreted by the LIVER and to circulate
in the BLOOD. It has growth-regulating, insulin-like and mitogenic activities. The
growth factor has a major, but not absolute, dependence on SOMATOTROPIN. It is believed
to be a major fetal growth factor in contrast to INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR I, which
is a major growth factor in adults.