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Insulin-Like Growth Factor Receptor

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The protein on surface of target cells specific for binding IGF. There are two types of IGF receptor, one of which closely resembles the insulin receptor. [ ]

Term info

Label

Insulin-Like Growth Factor Receptor

Synonyms
  • IGF Receptor
  • IGFR
  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor Receptor
  • insulin-like growth factor receptor
ALT DEFINITION

A protein found on the surface of some types of cells that binds to insulin-like growth factor (IGF). This causes the cells to grow and divide. Insulin-like growth factor receptor is found at high levels on the surface of several types of cancer cells, which causes these cells to grow rapidly in the presence of IGF.

Legacy Concept Name

Insulin-Like_Growth_Factor_Receptor

Preferred Name

Insulin-Like Growth Factor Receptor

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Receptor

UMLS CUI

C0140079

code

C17530