IGFL1 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:
Probable ligand of the IGFLR1 cell membrane receptor.
Subunit:
Homodimer; disulfide-linked.
Subcellular Location:
Secreted.
Tissue Specificity:
Detected in ovary and spinal cord.
Similarity:
Belongs to the IGFL family.
SWISS:
Q6UW32
Gene ID:
374918
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