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IGFs and IGFBPs: surrogate markers for diagnosis and surveillance of tumour growth?
  1. W Zumkeller
  1. Department of Paediatrics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06097 Halle/Saale, Germany
  1. Dr Zumkeller walter.zumkeller{at}medizin.uni-halle.de

Abstract

Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), IGF receptors, and IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) constitute the IGF system. Comprehensive data indicate that these factors play a pivotal role in tumorigenesis. Epidemiological data indicate that cancer risk is associated with high serum IGF-I values. Because dysregulation of the IGF system is a frequent pattern in malignancy, IGFs/IGFBPs might represent novel tumour markers that could be useful both for diagnosis and surveillance.

  • insulin-like growth factors
  • insulin-like growth factor binding proteins
  • tumour marker

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