25 Jul
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein3 (IGFBP3) is an amino acid peptide produced by the liver. It is the most abundant of
a group of IGFBPs that transport, and control bioavailability and half-life of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), particularly IGF1, the major mediator of the anabolic and growth promoting effects of growth hormone. This assay aids in diagnosing growth disor-
ders, diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency, monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment. It can
be also used as an adjunct to insulin-like growth factor 1 and growth hormone in the diagnosis and follow-up of acromegaly and gigantism.