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Growth Factor Kinetics

Meaning

Growth Factor Kinetics is the scientific study and clinical measurement of the dynamic rates of synthesis, secretion, binding, and metabolic clearance of polypeptide growth factors within the human body. These signaling proteins, which include Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) and Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs), are crucial mediators of cellular proliferation, differentiation, and tissue repair. Understanding their kinetics provides insight into the body’s capacity for anabolic function and regenerative health. Age-related decline in these kinetics is a hallmark of somatopause.