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{"title":"Acromegaly in humans and cats: Pathophysiological, clinical and management resemblances and differences","authors":"Mariana Lopes-Pinto ,&nbsp;Patrícia Lunet Marques ,&nbsp;Ema Lacerda-Nobre ,&nbsp;Diego Miceli ,&nbsp;Rodolfo Oliveira Leal ,&nbsp;Pedro Marques","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101595","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101595","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Acromegaly is a disorder associated with excessive levels of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). In general, GH/IGF-1 excess leads to morphologic craniofacial and acral changes as well as cardiometabolic complications, but the phenotypic changes and clinical presentation of acromegaly differ across species. Here, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of acromegaly in humans and cats, and we provide a systematic comparison between this disease across these different species.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>A comprehensive literature review of pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and management of acromegaly in humans and in cats was performed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Acromegaly is associated with prominent craniofacial changes in both species: frontal bossing, enlarged nose, ears and lips, and protuberant cheekbones are typically encountered in humans, whereas increased width of the head and skull enlargement are commonly found in cats. Malocclusion, prognathism, dental diastema and upper airway obstruction by soft tissue enlargement are reported in both species, as well as continuous growth and widening of extremities resulting in osteoarticular compromise. Increase of articular joint cartilage thickness, vertebral fractures and spine malalignment is more evident in humans, while arthropathy and spondylosis deformans may also occur in cats. Generalized organomegaly is equally observed in both species. Other similarities between humans and cats with acromegaly include heart failure, ventricular hypertrophy, diabetes mellitus, and an overall increased cardiometabolic risk. In GH-secreting pituitary tumours, local compressive effects and behavioral changes are mostly observed in humans, but also present in cats. Cutis verticis gyrata and skin tags are exclusively found in humans, while palmigrade/plantigrade stance may occur in some acromegalic cats.</p><p>Serum IGF-1 is used for acromegaly diagnosis in both species, but an oral glucose tolerance test with GH measurement is only useful in humans, as glucose load does not inhibit GH secretion in cats. Imaging studies are regularly performed in both species after biochemical diagnosis of acromegaly. Hypophysectomy is the first line treatment for humans and cats, although not always available in veterinary medicine.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Acromegaly in humans and cats has substantial similarities, as a result of common pathophysiological mechanisms, however species-specific features may be found.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 101595"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S109663742400025X/pdfft?md5=8059e5522adbfb59c2a150b208ca994c&pid=1-s2.0-S109663742400025X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141131382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with Prader-Willi syndrome","authors":"Anna Oskarsson ,&nbsp;Charlotte Höybye","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101593","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101593","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder typically characterized by body composition abnormalities, hyperphagia, behavioral challenges, cognitive dysfunction, and hormone deficiencies. Hypogonadism is common but knowledge on potential side effects of testosterone replacement is limited, in particular, the long-term effects on behavior and PSA.</p></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><p>Retrospective case studies of seven men, median age 46 years, with genetically verified PWS, testosterone treated hypogonadism and available PSA values were included. Long-term follow-up of PSA was accessible in four patients. Medical records were reviewed for adverse effects.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Five men were treated with intramuscular testosterone undecanoate, two had no hypogonadism. Median PSA was 0.68 μg/L (0.23–1.3), median testosterone 15 nmol/L. After a median time of 17 years of testosterone replacement median PSA was 0.75 μg/L (range 0.46–1.4). Testosterone replacement was well tolerated, and no major behavioral changes were reported. Five were treated with growth hormone for &gt;20 years.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Levels of PSA were low. Long-term treatment with testosterone was working well and did not result in any clinically meaningful increase in PSA. Our results indicate that testosterone replacement is neither associated with serious adverse events regarding changes in behavior or effect on PSA. However, larger studies are needed to confirm our results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 101593"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140645049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pediatric growth hormone deficiency: Understanding the patient and caregiver perspectives","authors":"Bradley S. Miller ,&nbsp;Nicky Kelepouris ,&nbsp;Harlan Tenenbaum ,&nbsp;Sonia Di Carlo ,&nbsp;Philippe Backeljauw","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101592","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Childhood growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a rare disorder associated with significant burden on both patients and caregivers. Although previous reports have detailed aspects of the burden experienced by patients and their caregivers, there is a paucity of first-hand information on the patient and caregiver journeys from their respective voices. To address this need, an advisory board meeting was conducted on September 30, 2022, with 4 pediatric patients with GHD and their caregivers to discuss their experiences prior to GHD diagnosis, during the diagnostic process, and during ongoing treatment with recombinant growth hormone. Feedback from patients and caregivers was reviewed by pediatric endocrinologists, who provided their own perspectives on the patient and caregiver journeys based on the information reported. Despite the small sample size, important insights were obtained: patients and caregivers reported remarkable growth benefits achieved with treatment, which provided strong motivation to remain adherent to daily injection regimens. Patient and caregiver accounts reflected wide variability between families in time from suspicion to diagnosis and in treatment challenges faced, ranging from practical issues such as handling and administration of medication to broader concerns about treatment access and continuity, as well as key knowledge gaps among patients, caregivers, and clinicians. Recommendations are provided to enhance the patient and caregiver journeys, including increasing development and availability of educational materials, providing opportunities for patient advocacy by clinicians and health care providers, and encouraging institutional improvements to ensure that patients continue to receive uninterrupted treatment during their critical period of growth.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"76 ","pages":"Article 101592"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140619273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Growth hormone treatment in aged patients with comorbidities: A systematic review","authors":"Olivia Tausendfreund,&nbsp;Martin Bidlingmaier,&nbsp;Sebastian Martini,&nbsp;Katharina Müller,&nbsp;Michaela Rippl,&nbsp;Katharina Schilbach,&nbsp;Ralf Schmidmaier,&nbsp;Michael Drey","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101584","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Hormonal substitution with growth hormone in aged patients remains a debated research topic and is rarely initiated in clinical practice. This reluctance may originate from concerns about adverse effects and the uncritical use as an anti-aging agent. Nevertheless, beneficial effects for selected patients suffering from certain acute and chronic illnesses could justify its use at an advanced age. This systematic review analyzes randomized controlled studies of GH interventions in older patients with different comorbidities to assess both, beneficial and harmful effects.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>A systematic search strategy was implemented to identify relevant studies from PubMed, MEDLINE, and The Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria: participants aged over 65 years, randomized controlled trials involving human growth hormone (GH) and presence of at least one additional comorbidity independent of a flawed somatotropic axis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The eight eligible studies encompassed various comorbidities including osteoporosis, frailty, chronic heart failure, hip fracture, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and hemodialysis. Outcomes varied, including changes in body composition, physical performance, strength, bone mineral density, cardiovascular parameters, quality of life and housing situation. Study protocols differed greatly in GH application frequency (daily, 2nd day or 3×/week), doses (0.41 mg-2.6 mg; mean 1.3 mg per 60 kg patient) and duration (1-12 months; mean 7 months). Mild dose-related side effects were reported, alongside noticeable positive impacts particularly on body composition, functionality, and quality of life.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Despite limited evidence, GH treatment might offer diverse benefits with few adverse effects. Further research with IGF-I dependent indication and clear outcomes, incorporating IGF-I dependent GH titration in older adults is warranted.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"75 ","pages":"Article 101584"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140134209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Duration-specific association between plasma IGFBP7 levels and diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus","authors":"Xiaoyan Zhu ,&nbsp;Fei Liang ,&nbsp;Jieyun Yin ,&nbsp;Xiaoliang Li ,&nbsp;Lai Jiang ,&nbsp;Yan Gao ,&nbsp;Yan Lu ,&nbsp;Yihe Hu ,&nbsp;Ningbin Dai ,&nbsp;Jian Su ,&nbsp;Zhuoqiao Yang ,&nbsp;Mengxin Yao ,&nbsp;Yue Xiao ,&nbsp;Wenxin Ge ,&nbsp;Yue Zhang ,&nbsp;Yi Zhong ,&nbsp;Jun Zhang ,&nbsp;Ming Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101574","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101574","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) has a strong affinity to insulin. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between IGFBP7 and complications among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>A total of 1449 T2DM patients were selected from a cross-sectional study for disease management registered in the National Basic Public Health Service in Changshu, China, and further tested for their plasma IGFBP7 levels. Logistic regressions and Spearman's rank correlation analyses were used to explore the associations of IGFBP7 with diabetic complications and clinical characteristics, respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Among the 1449 included T2DM patients, 403 (27.81%) had complications. In patients with shorter duration (less than five years), the base 10 logarithms of IGFBP7 concentration were associated with T2DM complications, with an adjusted odds ratio (OR) of 2.41 [95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 1.06–5.48]; while in patients with longer duration (more than five years), plasma IGFBP7 levels were not associated with T2DM complications. Furthermore, in T2DM patients with shorter duration, those with two or more types of complications were more likely to have higher levels of IGFBP7.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>IGFBP7 is positively associated with the risk of complication in T2DM patients with shorter duration.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"75 ","pages":"Article 101574"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139921618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of growth hormone deficiency in women with unexplained infertility","authors":"Mehmet Serif Ortac ,&nbsp;Aysa Hacioglu ,&nbsp;Semih Zeki Uludag ,&nbsp;Zuleyha Karaca ,&nbsp;Kursad Unluhizarci ,&nbsp;Fahrettin Kelestimur ,&nbsp;Fatih Tanriverdi","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101571","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101571","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><p><span>Growth hormone (GH) has been recognized to play a regulatory role in female reproduction. It has been reported that infertile GH deficient patients regained fertility after GH replacement. The frequency of GH deficiency is not established </span>in patients diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Here, we aim to present the prevalence of GH deficieny in this patient group.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We included patients diagnosed with unexplained infertility throughout 18 months. Insulin tolerance test<span> (ITT) and glucagon stimulation tests (GST) were performed and insufficient response to both tests was required for the diagnosis of GH deficiency.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Twenty-five patients were included in the study, the mean age was 27.4 ± 4.5 years and the median duration of infertility was 60 months (min:14, max:120). Two patients were GH deficient according to GST and 14 to ITT. Two patients (8%) showed lack of response on both tests and were diagnosed with GH deficiency.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The rate of GH deficiency among women with unexplained infertility was 8% in this preliminary study. There is need for further studies with larger patient groups to verify the results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"74 ","pages":"Article 101571"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139562519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insights from an advisory board: Facilitating transition of care into adulthood in brain cancer survivors with acquired pediatric growth hormone deficiency","authors":"Craig Alter ,&nbsp;Margaret Boguszewski ,&nbsp;David Clemmons ,&nbsp;Georgiana A. Dobri ,&nbsp;Mitchell E. Geffner ,&nbsp;Nicky Kelepouris ,&nbsp;Bradley S. Miller ,&nbsp;Richard Oh ,&nbsp;Heidi Shea ,&nbsp;Kevin C.J. Yuen","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101573","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101573","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) face multiple challenges that can negatively impact the transition from pediatric to adult endocrinology care. For children with GHD resulting from brain cancer or its treatment, the involvement of oncology care providers and possible disease-related comorbidities add further complexity to this transition.</p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>An advisory board of pediatric and adult endocrinologists was convened to help better understand the unique challenges faced by childhood cancer survivors with GHD, and discuss recommendations to optimize continuity of care as these patients proceed to adulthood. Topics included the benefits and risks of growth hormone (GH) therapy in cancer survivors, the importance of initiating GH replacement therapy early in the patient's journey and continuing into adulthood, and the obstacles that can limit an effective transition to adult care for these patients.</p></div><div><h3>Results/conclusions</h3><p>Some identified obstacles included the need to prioritize cancer treatment over treatment for GHD, a lack of patient and oncologist knowledge about the full range of benefits provided by long-term GH administration, concerns about tumor recurrence risk in cancer survivors receiving GH treatment, and suboptimal communication and coordination (e.g., referrals) between care providers, all of which could potentially result in treatment gaps or even complete loss of follow-up during the care transition. Advisors provided recommendations for increasing education for patients and care providers and improving coordination between treatment team members, both of which are intended to help improve continuity of care to maximize the health benefits of GH administration during the critical period when childhood cancer survivors transition into adulthood.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"74 ","pages":"Article 101573"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1096637424000030/pdfft?md5=096342c1834a83d56df592c8537ea9c5&pid=1-s2.0-S1096637424000030-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139897152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Growth hormone directly stimulates GATA2 expression","authors":"Mana Mitsutani ,&nbsp;Midori Matsushita ,&nbsp;Mei Yokoyama ,&nbsp;Ayumu Morita ,&nbsp;Hiromi Hano ,&nbsp;Tomomi Fujikawa ,&nbsp;Tetsuya Tagami ,&nbsp;Kenji Moriyama","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101572","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ghir.2024.101572","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p><span>GATA2 is a key transcription factor involved in the differentiation and determination of thyrotrophs and </span>gonadotrophs<span> in pituitary and hematopoietic development. However, studies on the upstream ligands of the GATA2 signal transduction pathway have been limited. To identify upstream ligands, we examined growth hormone (GH) as a plausible stimulator.</span></p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p>We evaluated GH-induced GATA2 expression in murine TtT/GF thyrotrophic pituitary tumor<span> cells and its direct impact on the GHR/JAK/STAT5 pathway using a combination of a reporter assay, real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and western blotting.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>GATA2 expression increased with activated STAT5B<span> in a dose-dependent manner and was inhibited by a STAT5 specific inhibitor. Moreover, we found functional STAT5B binding site consensus sequences at −359 bp in the GATA2 promoter region.</span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>These findings suggest that GH directly stimulates GATA2 via the GHR/JAK/STAT pathway and participates in various developmental phenomena mediated by GATA2.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"74 ","pages":"Article 101572"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139562520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Growth hormone therapy for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and glucocorticoid induced short stature","authors":"Eran Lavi ,&nbsp;Amitay Cohen ,&nbsp;Abdulsalam Abu Libdeh ,&nbsp;Reuven Tsabari ,&nbsp;David Zangen ,&nbsp;Talya Dor","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2023.101558","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ghir.2023.101558","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p><span><span>To evaluate the outcome of recombinant human Growth Hormone (rhGH) therapy </span>in patients<span> with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and </span></span>glucocorticoid<span> treatment with compromised growth.</span></p></div><div><h3>Design</h3><p><span>Four DMD patients on Deflzacort 0.6–0.85 mg/kg/day or prednisolone 0.625 mg/kg/day recieved rhGH (0.24 mg/kg/week) for 6–18 months. Primary outcomes were Growth velocity and Height for age </span><em>Z</em>-scores (Height SD).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Growth velocity increased from 0 to 3.25 cm/year prior to GH therapy to 3.3–7.8 cm/year over a period of 6–18 months. The typical Height SD decline in DMD was reversed in two patients and blunted in one. No adverse events or deterioration in cardiac or respiratory parameters were associated with the rhGH treatment.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>rhGH appears to be safe and efficient in promoting growth of patients with glucocorticoid induced growth failure in DMD.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 101558"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10177776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) performance in ovarian function and applications in reproductive biotechnologies","authors":"Tathyana Benetis Piau,&nbsp;Aline de Queiroz Rodrigues,&nbsp;Fernanda Paulini","doi":"10.1016/j.ghir.2023.101561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ghir.2023.101561","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>The role of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system has attracted close attention. The activity of IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs) within the ovary has not been fully elucidated to date. These proteins bind to IGF with an equal, or greater, affinity than to the </span>IGF1<span><span><span> receptor, thus being in the main position to regulate IGF signalling, in addition to extending the half-life of IGFs within the bloodstream and promoting IGF storage in specific tissue niches. IGF1 has an important part in cell proliferation<span>, differentiation and apoptosis. Considering the importance of IGFs in </span></span>oocyte maturation, this review sought to elucidate aspects including: IGF production mechanisms; constituent members of their family and their respective functions; the role that these factors play during </span>folliculogenesis<span>, together with their functions during oocyte maturation and apoptosis, and their performance during luteal development. This review also explores the role of IGFs in biotechnological applications, focusing specifically on animal genetic gain.</span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":12803,"journal":{"name":"Growth Hormone & Igf Research","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 101561"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138549364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}