Function
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP) are 7 homologous proteins which bind insulin-like growth factor I (IGF I)[1]. The N-terminal of IGFBP is the domain which binds IGF I.
Disease
- IGFBP-3 and IGFBP-6 show inhibition of angiogenesis and promotion of cancer cell migration[2],[3].
- IGFBP-4 overexpression inhibits the growth of colon and prostate cancer cells[4].
- IGFBP-1 is closely related to risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease[5].
Relevance
Structural highlights