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IGF 1 Protein Synthesis

Meaning

IGF-1 Protein Synthesis refers to the critical cellular process where Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), a potent peptide hormone structurally analogous to insulin, signals target cells to initiate the manufacture of new structural proteins. This anabolic action is profoundly critical for the growth, efficient repair, and overall meticulous maintenance of lean body mass, particularly within skeletal muscle and bone tissue. IGF-1 functions as the primary and most significant endocrine mediator of Growth Hormone action throughout the body.