Administration of insulin like growth factor I (IGF[sbnd]I) lowers serum lipoprotein(a)-impact on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Zvi Laron*, Haim Werner

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Abstract

Insulin like growth factor I (IGF[sbnd]I) secreted by the liver upon stimulation by pituitary growth hormone (GH) acts as the most important growth stimulating hormone in children. The present review presents evidence that among its additional metabolic effects, IGF-I suppresses the synthesis of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In view of this property, it is suggested that the addition of IGF-I to the armamentarium of hyperlipoproteinemia treatment should be considered.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101548
JournalGrowth Hormone and IGF Research
Volume71
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2023

Keywords

  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • IGF-I
  • IGF-treatment
  • Lipoprotein(a)

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