Springer IGFs: Local Repair and Survival Factors Book

Explore the complex world of insulin-like growth factors with this professional resource from Springer. This book examines how IGFs, their binding proteins, and their receptors regulate growth, metabolism, and cell survival across the entire lifespan in humans and other species. Readers will gain insights into the role of circulating IGF1 as an endocrine regulator and its metabolic effects that connect with insulin signaling. The text addresses the ongoing scientific debate regarding the relative contributions of endocrine-derived versus locally-derived IGF1 for systemic growth. This is a valuable addition to any medical library focused on endocrinology and internal medicine, providing deep perspectives on how these factors manage tissue proliferation and survival throughout life.