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IGF-1 Article Draft
I want to add a section to the Insulin-like growth factor 1 article to explain some of the metabolic effects of the hormone.

Metabolic Effects of IGF-1
As a major growth factor, IGF-1 is responsible for stimulating growth of all cell types and causing significant metabolic effects. One important metabolic effect of IGF-I is it's ability to signal cells that sufficient nutrients are available for cells to undergo hypertrophy and cell division. These signals also enable IGF-1 to inhibit cell apoptosis and increase the production of cellular proteins. IGF-I receptors are ubiquitous, which allows for metabolic changes caused by IGF-1 to occur in all cell types. IGF-1's metabolic effects are far-reaching and can coordinate protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism in a variety of different cell types. The regulation of IGF-1's metabolic effects on target tissues is also coordinated with other hormones such as growth hormone and insulin.

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