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Term:
insulin-like growth factor ternary complex (GO:0042567)
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Parent Terms Term With Siblings Child Terms
insulin-like growth factor binary complex  
insulin-like growth factor ternary complex  
A complex of three proteins, which in animals is approximately 150kDa and consists of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF), the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), or -5 (IGFBP-5) and an acid-labile subunit (ALS). The complex plays a role in growth and development.

Synonyms
Exact Synonyms: IGF ternary complex
Definition Sources: GOC:jl, PMID:12239079

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