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 language | English |
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Article number | 101548 |
Journal | Growth Hormone and IGF Research |
Volume | 71 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2023 |
Keywords
- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- IGF-I
- IGF-treatment
- Lipoprotein(a)