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insulin-like growth factors  

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  • Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) are multifunctional hormones that regulate cellular proliferation, differentiation, and metabolism. These proteins resemble insulin in structure and function; hence, the metabolic actions of IGFs mimic those of insulin. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Insulin-Like Growth Factors]

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