Gene: IGF1

Alternate names for this Gene: IGF|IGF-I|IGFI|MGF

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is similar to insulin in function and structure and is a member of a family of proteins involved in mediating growth and development. The encoded protein is processed from a precursor, bound by a specific receptor, and secreted. Defects in this gene are a cause of insulin-like growth factor I deficiency. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms that may undergo similar processing to generate mature protein.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 12

Location in Chromosome : 12q23.2

Description of this Gene: insulin like growth factor 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding