background:
IGFL2 belongs to the insulin-like growth factor (IGF; see MIM 14788) family of signaling molecules that play critical roles in cellular energy metabolism and in growth and development, especially prenatal growth (Emtage et al., 2006 [PubMed 16890402]).
Function:
Potential ligand of the IGFLR1 cell membrane receptor.
Subcellular Location:
Secreted (Potential).
Tissue Specificity:
Detected in cerebellum, heart, placenta, spleen, stomach, testis and thymus.
Similarity:
Belongs to the IGFL family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 147920 Human
SwissProt: Q6UWQ7 Human
Unigene: 99376 Human
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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